| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6126968 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- cantonensis is the most common cause of eosinophilic meningitis in southern Asia.
- cantonensis can also cause encephalitis, encephalomyelitis and ocular disease.
- Eosinophilic inflammation caused by dead larvae in the brain explains the pathogenesis.
- Main clinical features are headache, fever, stiff neck, paraesthesias and vomiting.
- We also review the treatment, prevention and prognosis of A. cantonesis infection.
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Authors
Yuri C. Martins, Herbert B. Tanowitz, Kevin R. Kazacos,