Case Report: Toxocariasis as a rare trigger of vasculitis: a case-based review
Introduction: , one of the most prevalent helminthic infections worldwide, has been sporadically linked to autoimmune phenomena through mechanisms such as molecular mimicry, immune complex formation, and chronic inflammation. Case report and literature review: -associated autoimmunity and vasculitis, summarizing clinical presentations and patient outcomes. Conclusion: infection should be considered in patients presenting with eosinophilia and elevated IgE, especially when accompanied by systemic or vasculitic manifestations.
Authors
- Aleksandra Plavšić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0393-0874)
- Rada Mišković (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0982-2572)
- Uroš Karić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2154-7315)
- Sara Radovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1508-178X)
- Marijan Micev
- Irena Ostric Pavlovic
- Snežana Arandjelović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7596-4731)
- Dragan Popović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9613-5027)
- Ana Drazic
- Milos Todorovic
Institutions
- Polyclinic Medical Center (US)
- University of Belgrade (RS)
- Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije (RS)
- University Clinical Centre (PL)
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2026-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1772680
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00