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Surveillance of land molluscs infected by Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Nematoda) reveals risk areas for zoonotic eosinophilic meningitis in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [PDF]

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
BACKGROUND The nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which is endemic to Southeast Asia and adjacent Pacific Islands, has already been recorded in more than 30 countries, including Brazil and other South American nations.
Rodrigues PS, Gomes SR, Ramos-de-Souza J, Fernandez MA, Maldonado-Junior A, Thiengo SC.   +5 more
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Corticosteroids for parasitic eosinophilic meningitis. [PDF]

Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015
Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) is the major cause of infectious eosinophilic meningitis. Dead larvae of this parasite cause inflammation and exacerbate symptoms of meningitis. Corticosteroids are drugs used to reduce the inflammation caused by this parasite.To assess the efficacy and safety of corticosteroids for the treatment of ...
Thanaviratananich S, Thanaviratananich S, Ngamjarus C.   +2 more
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Eosinophilic meningitis epidemiological data from a national database in Thailand's Department of Disease Control: a pragmatic, retrospective analytical study. [PDF]

Orphanet J Rare Dis, 2022
Background Eosinophilic meningitis (EOM) is a rare neurological disease that can be misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Based on reported cases in the literature, there have been 2,827 cases worldwide since 1945.
Khamsai S, Chotmongkol V, Tiamkao S, Maleewong W, Limpawattana P, Boonsawat W, Sawunyavisuth B, Aekphachaisawat N, Sawanyawisuth K.   +8 more
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Eosinophilic meningitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Europe

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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Increased 14-3-3β and γ protein isoform expressions in parasitic eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection in mice. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2019
The 14-3-3 proteins are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers of neuronal damage during infectious meningitis and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Little is known about dynamic changes in the individual isoforms in response to parasitic eosinophilic meningitis ...
Hung-Chin Tsai, Yu-Hsin Chen, Chuan-Min Yen, Susan Shin-Jung Lee, Yao-Shen Chen   +4 more
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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
europepmc   +2 more sources

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.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Cultural and Clinical Insights from an Outbreak of Eosinophilic Meningitis Caused by the Rat Lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in South Brazil. [PDF]

Am J Trop Med Hyg
Angiostrongylus cantonensis, or rat lungworm, is a neurotropic parasite that causes eosinophilic meningitis. Although classically transmitted through ingestion of contaminated produce or undercooked snails or slugs, ritual ingestion of slugs as part of ...
Hernandez CJ, Fonseca PM, Noal A, Cambou MC, Dos Santos Varella IR, Santos BR, Gonçalves de Melo M, Nielsen-Saines K.   +7 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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Eosinophilic meningitis following suboccipital craniotomy without bovine dural graft: illustrative case. [PDF]

J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2022
BACKGROUND Eosinophilic meningitis is a rare known complication after brain surgery associated with duraplasty using artificial bovine graft. However, eosinophilic meningitis after craniotomy without bovine dural graft has not been reported. OBSERVATIONS
Cho WC, Lee HJ, Lee JK, Choi JH.
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