Eosinophilic meningitis: is angiostrongylus cantonensis endemic in Jamaica?

Barrow, K. Orrin; St. Rose, A; Lindo, John F

Barrow, K. Orrin; St. Rose, A; Lindo, John F.

West Indian med. j ; 45(2): 70-1, Jun. 1996.

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-169732

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A case of eosinophilic meningitis presenting as pseudotumour cerebri is described, along with evidence to suggest that the causative agent was angiostrongylus cantonensis.

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Adult; Female; Humans; Angiostrongylus cantonensis; Eosinophilia/parasitology; Meningitis/parasitology; Strongylida Infections; Jamaica; Meningitis/diagnosis

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Angiostrongylus cantonensis / Eosinophilia / Meningitis Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1996 Type: Article

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