Eosinophil infiltration is a pathological process in the human body that develops as a result of inflammation and plaque formation from eosinophil cells. These plaques, called infiltrates, cause severe allergic reactions and can lead to serious consequences.
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the body's immune response. They are responsible for fighting infections and other foreign substances. When the eosinophil enters the inside of the body, it begins to release its substances to destroy the infection. However, if the infection is too severe, or there are too many bacteria in the body, then eosinalphils begin to damage neighboring cells, causing infiltration. Eosinophil infiltrates can present with a variety of symptoms. Some of these may include fever, chills, fatigue, muscle pain, cough and difficulty breathing. In rare cases, these symptoms can be life-threatening, especially if you have other chronic conditions. Infiltrates can cause heart failure, respiratory failure, or shock if not treated promptly.