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Eosinophilic pneumonia (Loffler's syndrome) may occur in severe cases with the patient presenting with the following physical examination findings:<ref name="Principles and Practice">Durand, Marlene (2015). "Chapter 288:Intestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)". Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases Updated Edition, Eighth Edition. Elsevier. pp. 3199–3207. ISBN 978-1-4557-4801-3.</ref> | |||
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* Wheezing | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
General appearance
Most patients generally appear well with minimal or no symptoms on physical examination.[1]
Vital signs
A low-grade fever may occur in some patients with ascariasis.[1]
Chest
Eosinophilic pneumonia (Loffler's syndrome) may occur in severe cases with the patient presenting with the following physical examination findings:[1]
- Dyspnea
- Dry rales
- Wheezing