Open AccessPulmonary Hypertension, Hypereosinophilia and Filariasis
Author(s) -
Bambang Madiyono,
Dede Kusmana,
Otty W. Sonityo,
Otte J Rachman
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
paediatrica indonesiana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2338-476X
pISSN - 0030-9311
DOI - 10.14238/pi18.1-2.1978.51-7
Subject(s) - hypereosinophilia , medicine , elephantiasis , filariasis , infestation , pulmonary hypertension , eosinophilia , intensive care medicine , dermatology , immunology , helminths , botany , biology
Reports have been made on three cases of pulmonary hypertension, hypereosinophilia with filariasis as the possible cause. Considering the Indonesian geographical location, it would be reasonable enough to perform further studies on hypereosinophilia cases. The possibity of filarial infestation is to be taken also into consideration. This condition should be treated as soon as possible to prevent or to slow down the consequences of continuing cardiovascular changes.