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What parasites do you screen for in your workup of HES?

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Allergy & Immunology · University of Wisconsin
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In my practice, if GI symptoms (particularly diarrhea), then culture for stool ova and parasites (broad screen). If there are no GI symptoms, then only screening for Strongyloides with a blood test for Strongyloides antibody.

If there is a recent travel history or a patient immigrated from areas wi...

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