Diagnostic aspects of eosinophilic granuloma in cats

Eosinophils represent the most active cells in mammals that show protective and assistive activity in the host immune defence against helminth parasites. These cells are also responsible for the reduction of allergic and inflammatory reactions. The eosinophils play a key role in allergic reactions by secretion of different chemical molecules leading to swelling, lesions and granuloma onset. From an aetiological point of view, eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) is currently considered a skin reaction caused by common allergic causes, including hypersensitivity reactions to fleas and environmental and food allergens. The aim of this study was to describe feline EGC in a ...

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