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What is the mechanism of tropical pulmonary eosinophilia?

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Usually worms: Various types of worms prevalent in the tropics can cause eosinophilia. The term tropical pulmonary eosinophilia is usually used for the disorder due to microfilariae associated eosinophilia.

Answered 11/30/2014

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