Meyers Kouwenaar syndrome is a synonym for ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Occult filariasis . The adult worm produces microfilariae continuously but they do not reach the peripheral blood because they are destroyed in tissues. . C/Fs Eosinophilia (> 3000 per mm3), Lymphadenopathy, Hepatosplenomegaly Differences between classical and occult filariasis Classical Occult Cause Developing worms and adults Microfilariae Basic lesions Acute inflammation followed An eiosinophilic by an epitheloid granuloma granuloma surrounding the adult worm and a fibrous scar (Allergic reaction) Organs involved Lymphatic system Lymphatic system, lung, liver, spleen Microfilaria Present in blood Present in affected tissue but not in blood Therapeutic response No response to any drug Responds to DEC Serological test CFT not so sensitive CFT highly sensitive
Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia
Larva migrans
Occult filariasis
Cutaneous allergic reactions to Ascariasis