A severe eosinophilic meningoencephalitis caused by infection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2008 Oct;79(4):568-70.

Abstract

This paper reports a severe case of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis after infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Albendazole / therapeutic use
  • Angiostrongylus cantonensis*
  • Animals
  • Eosinophilia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Meningoencephalitis / etiology*
  • Strongylida Infections / complications*
  • Strongylida Infections / diagnosis
  • Strongylida Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Albendazole