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Peripheral eosinophilia as an indicator of meningitic angiostrongyliasis in exposed individuals [PDF]

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2010
The diagnosis of meningitic angiostrongyliasis (MA) is based on clinical criteria. A lumbar puncture is used as a diagnostic tool, but it is an invasive procedure.
Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Kanlayanee Sawanyawisuth, Vichai Senthong, Panita Limpawattana, Pewpan M Intapan, Somsak Tiamkao, Suthipun Jitpimolmard, Verajit Chotmongkol, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor   +8 more
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Subretinal angiostrongyliasis-induced optic neuritis

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2013
Suthasinee Sinawat,1 Yosanan Yospaiboon,1 Supat Sinawat21Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, 2Department of Physiology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandAbstract: A 27-year-old Thai male presented with progressive visual loss and a ...
Sinawat S, Yospaiboon Y, Sinawat S
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Angiostrongyliasis, Mainland China

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2005
To the Editor: The first case of angiostrongyliasis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis in mainland China was reported in 1984; only 3 cases were reported between then and 1996 (1). Recently, however, cases of angiostrongyliasis have increased rapidly because of its natural focus and a change in human dietary patterns. For example, snails have become
Xiao-Guang Chen, Hua Li, Zhao-Rong Lun
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Jejunal perforation caused by abdominal angiostrongyliasis Perfuração jejunal causada por angiostrongilíase abdominal [PDF]

Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 1999
The authors describe a case of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in an adult patient presenting acute abdominal pain caused by jejunal perforation. The case was unusual, as this affliction habitually involves the terminal ileum, appendix, cecum or ascending ...
Marisa Valente REBELO, Paulo Amaral dos SANTOS, Jaques WAISBERG, Vilma Therezinha Trench VIEIRA, Sansom Henrique BROMBERG, Rodrigo MONTEIRO, Carlos Eduardo CORSI   +6 more
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A new diagnostic technique for identifying Angiostrongylus spp. larvae in intermediate snail species by examining the buccal cavity [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Angiostrongyliasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The intermediate hosts of A.
Yong-bo Zhao, Ling Jiang, Wen Fang, Shao-rong Chen, Yu-hua Liu, Shen-hua Zhao, Peter S. Andrus, Tian-mei Li, Yun-hai Guo   +8 more
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Standardization of a multiplex real-time PCR test for the identification of Angiostrongylus cantonensis, A. costaricensis and A. vasorum [PDF]

Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2018
Introduction: Angiostrongyliasis is a disease caused by Angiostrongylus nematodes that is present worldwide. The infections with the highest impact on human and animal health are caused by A. cantonensis, A. costaricensis, and A. vasorum.
Rubén E. Varela-M, Jinney Stefany Arias, Luz Elena Velásquez   +2 more
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Subretinal Angiostrongyliasis: A Case Report

International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2021
Sugamon Koohasawad Department of Ophthalmology, Neurological Institute of Thailand, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Sugamon KoohasawadDepartment of Ophthalmology, Neurological Institute of Thailand, 312 Ratchawithi Road, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi ...
Koohasawad S
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Angiostrongyliasis in the Americas

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2009
Angiostrongyliasis in the AmericasTo the Editor : We read with special interest the article by Hochberg et al. about angiostrongyliasis in Hawaii (1) .Angiostrongylus cantonensis meningitis in the Americas was reported by Aguiar et al. in Cuba in 1981 (2), and we have studied this zoonosis during the following 25 years.We agree with the authors about ...
Alberto Juan Dorta-Contreras, María Esther Magraner-Tarrau, Eduardo Sánchez-Zulueta   +2 more
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Eosinophilia in the Tropics: Should Empirical Anthelmintic Treatment Be Considered Standard Practice? A Prospective Cohort Study. [PDF]

Trop Med Int Health
ABSTRACT Background Eosinophilia is a common clinical finding with diverse etiologies. Helminthiasis is a major aetiology in tropical regions, but data from haematology consultation services at tertiary centres in endemic settings are limited. Objectives To determine the prevalence of helminthiasis among patients with eosinophilia at a tropical ...
Kungwankiattichai S, Sarasombath PT, Tunsing P, Owattanapanich W.   +3 more
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Angiostrongyliasis [PDF]

, 2020
Abstract The rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis causes outbreaks of eosinophilic meningitis in parts of Southeast Asia, East Asia, Oceania, and the Caribbean. Human infections follow ingestion of raw snails (the primary intermediate hosts), food contaminated by snail mucus, or one of several paratenic hosts.
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