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To the editor,I read with great interest the recent article by Erko et al[1].Interestingly,one facet of schistosomal infection that is often overlooked is Katayama syndrome(KS).The constellation of symptoms seen in KS is secondary to eosinophil mediated systemic vasculitis.Small vessel thrombosis may accompany the vasculitis.This eosinophilic response is triggered by the migrating schistosomula[2].KS overall represents a hyper-sensitivity response.Symptoms and signs usually appear within six weeks of onset of the
To the editor, I read with great interest the recent article by Erko et al [1]. Interestingly, one facet of schistosomal infection that is often overlooked is Katayama syndrome (KS). The constellation of symptoms seen in KS is secondary to eosinophil mediated systemic vasculitis.Small vessel thrombosis may accompany the vasculitis.This eosinophilic response is triggered by the migrating schistosomula [2] .KS overall represents a hyper-sensitivity response. Symptoms and signs usually appear within six weeks of onset of the