Accepted at 2:38 p.m. Sep, 12, 2024 by IantheBFG
Author: tmchan
Co-authors: IantheBFG
Related Note: 1509918454288
Rationale for change

Eosinophilia isn't so much a complication as it is the immune system responding correctly to a parasite. "Finding" is probably a clearer word choice.

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- Usually >20%
- Suspect trichinellosis in patients with eosinophilia, myositis, and periorbital edema

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- usually due to ingestion of undercooked pork in endemic areas
- GI + periorbital edema, myositis, eosiniophilia.

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