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Eosinophilia is the state of having high eosinophil granulocytes in the blood. Normal ranges are between 0 and 0.5 109 per litre of blood.
Diseases that feature eosinophilia:
- Parasitic infections
- Allergic disorders
- Some drug reactions
- In cholesterol emboli
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
- Some forms of chronic myeloid leukaemia
- Hodgkin's Disease
The release of interleukin 5 by T cells, mast cells and macrophages stimulates the production of eosinophils.
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Acute Pulmonary Eosinophilia: Loeffler's Syndrome - Find a definition of this disorder, its causes, incidence and risk factors.
American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders - Group sharing information and resources about eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastritis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, Churg Strauss syndrome, and chronic eosinophilic leukemia.
eMedicine: Eosinophilia - Article by Daniel R Lucey, MD, explores the various causes and disorders associated with high numbers of eosinophils in the blood.
Meta Description: [ Eosinophilia - In this article, the term eosinophilia is defined as an increase in peripheral blood eosinophilic leukocytes to more than 600 cells per microliter of blood. Emphasis is placed on the number of eosinophils circulating in the peripheral blood, although an increase in eosinophils can ... ]
Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome Support Site - Information and support site for people who ingested L-Trytophan in the 1980's and are suffering from EMS.
Eosinophilia-Myalgia - Advocacy, information, and support for those with Eosinophilia-Myalgia (EMS).
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MD Anderson: Clinical Trials for Idiopathic HES - Offers treatment options for Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES). Contact information provided.
NetDoctor - Facts about eosinophilia including what it is, how and when it occurs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Yahoo Groups : Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome - Information for those wishing to learn more about issues relating to EMS. Links for web sites pertaining to medical data, the history of the EMS epidemic and support.
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