Peripheral eosinophilia (>0.45×10<sup>9</sup> cells l<sup>-1</sup>) was seen in 4/13 cases, while IgE levels were normal in all cases.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Schistosomiasis in travellers is not necessarily associated with specific signs or symptoms, eosinophilia, raised IgE levels, or detection of eggs. Here, IGHE is linked to Increased total eosinophil count.