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Eosinophilic meningitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Europe [PDF]
Objectives: To describe and analyse the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of imported human angiostrongyliasis in Europe. Methods: A systematic literature review of cases of human angiostrongyliasis in Europe was performed.
Frederik Federspiel+2 more
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Subretinal angiostrongyliasis-induced optic neuritis
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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Ocular angiostrongyliasis: clinical study of three cases [PDF]
To report three patients with ocular angiostrongyliasis who presented with a variety of clinical findings.Retrospective, observational case series. The medical charts, photographs, and electrophysiologic records were reviewed.All patients presented with blurred vision and one had a history of eosinophilic meningitis.
Suthasinee Sinawat+6 more
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Infection by Angiostrongylus cantonensis in both humans and the snail Achatina (Lissachatina) fulica in the city of Macapá, in the Amazon Region of Brazil [PDF]
In January and February 2019, a malacological survey was conducted in the area surrounding the residence of a 12-year-old child that had contracted cerebral angiostrongyliasis in the municipality of Macapá, capital of the Amapá State, northern Brazil ...
Tatiane Alves Barbosa+9 more
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Abdominal angiostrongyliasis: report of two cases with different clinical presentations [PDF]
Abdominal angiostrongyliasis is a sporadic infectious disease caused by the nematode Angiostrongylus costaricensis. It usually presents as acute abdomen, secondary to mesenteric ischemia, and pronounced eosinophilia. In some cases its course is insidious
Rubens Rodriguez+5 more
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The parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm) is the leading cause of human eosinophilic meningitis worldwide. Most human infections occur through the accidental consumption of A.
Argon Steel+5 more
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Childhood Eosinophilic meningitis: two case reports
Introduction: Eosinophilic meningitis (EM) is a rare form of meningitis caused by parasitic infestations, Hypereosinophilic syndrome and neoplasms. Case Presentation: We present two EM cases with no clear evidence of parasitic infestation or malignancy,
I. Kankananarachchi+4 more
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Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew+7 more
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Abstract Objectives The aims of the study were two‐fold: (1) antigen (Ag) preparation and evaluation of three antigens of Gnathostoma spinigerum infective larvae (GsL3), crude somatic antigen (CSAg), excretory‐secretory antigen (ESAg) and partially purified antigens (namely P1Ag, P2Ag and P3Ag) to differentiate IgE, IgG, IgG1–4 and IgM for human ...
Issariya Ieamsuwan+4 more
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