From human filarial infections it is known that patients develop type 2 immune responses, which are characterized by an eosinophilia, increased production of type 2 cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, eosinophil-associated molecules [3], and increased numbers of innate lymphocyte cells [4] and alternatively activated macrophages [5]. Here, IL5 is linked to Increased total eosinophil count.