Visceral larva migrans and eosinophilia in an emotionally disturbed child
Marcus, L.C.; Stambler, M.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 40(3): 139-140
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 422524 Document Number: 152419
Visceral larva migrans [caused by migrating Toxocara canis], Entamoeba coli, evidence of latent toxoplasmosis and a history of plumbism were found in an emotionally disturbed, retarded child. Patients with pica should be screened for parasitism and other diseases transmitted orally.