Case Report

This article has been peer reviewed. Cet article a fait l’objet d’une révision par des pairs. Can Fam Physician 2011;57:1413-4 Human toxocariasis is a widespread, zoonotic, parasitic disease caused by the presence of larvae from Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati in human tissues. Toxocara spp infections are highly pleomorphic, depending on the number and location of encysted larvae in the body and the immune sensitivity of the host. Practising family physicians need to keep in mind that Toxocara spp infection can generate unusual manifestations such as vasculitis or chronic skin disorders. Association between rheumatoid purpura and toxocariasis is rare,1,2 and the involved mechanisms remain poorly understood. Case description After a 3-week history of fever and influenza syndrome, a 28-year-old woman was admitted to the Department of Nephrology for acute abdominal cramps and palpable purpuric rash all over her legs and abdomen, associated wit