Arribas JM, Fernández GH, Escalera GI, Pardilla AI, Martín TA, González De La Rosa JB. [Acute infectious lymphocytosis associated to Giardia lamblia and Blastocystis hominis coinfection].
An Esp Pediatr 2001;
54:518-20. [PMID:
11333485]
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Abstract
Acute infectious lymphocytosis is characterized by marked peripheral blood lymphocytosis, often associated with a mild, nonspecific febrile illness. We present a 4-year-old girl with acute infectious lymphocytosis associated with Giardia lamblia and Blastocystis hominis coinfection. Analysis of peripheral lymphocyte markers showed overall proliferation of B and T cells with a reduction in the proportion of T cells, especially in the CD4T cell subpopulation. Hematologic values returned to normal after treatment with metronidazole.
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