Hypersensitivity reaction in tropical eosinophilia
Parab, P.B.; Samuel, A.M.; Udwadia, F.E.; Ganatra, R.D.
Indian Journal of Medical Research 69: 122-127
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340 PMID: 429016 Document Number: 145124
Specificity of cell mediated immune response and humoral immune response against parasitic antigens such as Dirofilaria immitis, Ascaris suum and Necator americanus was tested by migration inhibition factor (MIF) of leukocytes and rat mast cell technique (RMCT), respectively, in patients of tropical eosinophilia. All 21 cases studied showed positive responses by MIF or by RMCT against D. immitis while a few cases showed cross reactivity which may be due to sensitization to other tissue invasive parasites.