ABSTRACT

Enterobiasis is a helminthic disease which is very common especially in children. The IgE response has been associated with helminth infections and allergic diseases. Comparison of levels of total serum IgE of 36 children infected with Enterobius vermicularis and of 25 healthy children between 7 and 12 years of age was carried out The mean value of IgE in enterobiasis in children was 363.79±397.06 IU/ml (medium±SD) and 177.14±224.64 IU/ml (medium±SD) in the control group and it was found that there was no significant statistical difference (p=0.163).

Keywords: Enterobius vermicularis, total IgE