parasitic infections

Eosinophil Granulocytes: What They Mean

What are eosinophil granulocytes? Eosinophil granulocytes are a subgroup of white blood cells (leukocytes). The doctor determines the leukocyte blood values as part of the complete blood count. Eosinophil granulocytes make up around one to four percent of all white blood cells (in adults), whereby the values fluctuate over the course of the day. The … Eosinophil Granulocytes: What They Mean

Itch

Physiological background Itch results from activation of specialized afferent unmyelinated C fibers in the skin. These fibers are anatomically identical to those that conduct pain but differ in function and stimulus transmission to the brain. They contain a number of receptors such as histamine receptors, PAR-2, endothelin receptor, and TRPV1, and mediators such as histamine, … Itch