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Molecular Diagnosis of Severe Angiostrongylus cantonensis-Induced Eosinophilic Meningitis: A Case Report Emphasizing the Need for Accurate Detection Methods. [PDF]

Am J Case Rep, 2023
Patient: Male, 66-year-old Final Diagnosis: Severe angiostrongylus cantonensis-induced eosinophilic meningitis Symptoms: Fever and conscious change Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Infectious Diseases Objective: Rare disease Background: Angiostrongylus ...
Luo WT, Hsu CH, Wu RC, Chen HP.
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A national surveillance of eosinophilic meningitis in Thailand [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2022
Introduction: Eosinophilic meningitis (EOM) is an emerging infectious disease worldwide. The most common cause of EOM is infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis One possible method of monitoring and control of this infection is surveillance and ...
Noppadol Aekphachaisawat, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Sittichai Khamsai, Watchara Boonsawat, Somsak Tiamkao, Panita Limpawattana, Wanchai Maleewong, Chetta Ngamjarus   +7 more
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Gnathostoma infection after ingestion of raw fish is a probable cause of eosinophilic meningitis in the Brazilian Amazon [PDF]

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
We report a case of eosinophilic meningitis associated with the ingestion of raw fish (Cichla sp.) from the Brazilian Amazon, likely caused by Gnathostoma. A 36-year-old male visited Juruena river on a fishing trip.
Carlos Graeff-Teixeira, Dayse Souza de Pauli, Carlos Alexandre Martins Zicarelli, Vanessa Fey Pascoal, Estefany de Paula Paiva-Novaes, João Pedro Sarcinelli Chagas, Betina Bolina Kersanach, David Jamil Hadad, Letícia Karolini Walger-Schultz   +8 more
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Eosinophilic meningitis due to A. Cantonensis revealed at autopsy

Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2022
Parasitic infection of the central nervous system could be fatal, and its incidence is rising due to increasing worldwide travel. Amongst the various nematodes, Angiostrongylus contonensis is the commonest and causes eosinophilic meningitis.
Jayashri P Chaudhari, Asha S Shenoy, Naina A Goel   +2 more
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The application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for Angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis in a pediatric patient: A case report. [PDF]

Front Public Health, 2022
Background Angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis (AEM) is a rare yet emerging disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection. Its atypical symptoms may delay the diagnosis and cause fatal outcomes, especially in the early stages of infection ...
Liu J, Tao J, Chen W, Wang T, Chen X, Shen M, Ou Q, Zhang Y, Ding Y, Wu J, Cheng X, Lu G, Yan G.   +12 more
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Eosinophilic meningitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Europe [PDF]

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
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, Sofie Skovmand, Sigurdur Skarphedinsson   +2 more
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Unmanageable Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage With Eosinophilic Meningitis in a Gliadel Wafer Implant Patient [PDF]

Cureus
Gliadel wafer implants (Eisai Inc., Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA) have shown their efficacy in prolonging survival in patients with malignant gliomas. The safety of Gliadel wafers has also been reported; however, there is a certain risk of adverse events.
Kawaguchi Y, Hanakita S, Yoshida S, Ikemoto T, Oya S.   +4 more
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Allergic Reaction to a Bovine-Derived Dural Graft without Eosinophilic Meningitis : A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]

J Korean Neurosurg Soc
Bovine-derived dural substitutes are commonly used in cranial and spinal duraplasty. Although they are generally well tolerated, allergic reactions have been reported—almost all presented with eosinophilic meningitis.
Fluss R, Bu RL, Ghadimi K, Yu J, Jurgens M, Abbas I, Dalvi N, Martin A, Kobets AJ.   +8 more
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In silico prediction of flavan-3-ol as a bioactive compound of Calophyllum macrophyllum as a potential drug against angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis. [PDF]

Vet World, 2022
Background and Aim: Angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis is caused by larvae of the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It manifests as meningitis, radiculitis, cranial nerve abnormalities, and encephalitis, which can be fatal.
Hambal M, Frengki F, Sari WE, Vanda H.
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A Curious Case of Eosinophilic Meningitis in a Family in Southern India. [PDF]

Ann Indian Acad Neurol, 2022
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology ¦ Volume 25 ¦ Issue 4 ¦ July-August 2022 757 Sir, Eosinophilic meningitis is a rarely encountered condition in India and is characterized by the presence of 10 or more eosinophils per microliter in the cerebrospinal ...
Nambiar PN, Javed Ahamed TP, Sasidharan S, Mathew LC, Salam KA.   +4 more
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