Treatment of eosinophilic meningitis with a combination of albendazole and corticosteroid.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2004 Mar; 35(1): 172-4
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-33444
ABSTRACT
To study the efficacy of the combination of albendazole and prednisolone for the treatment of eosinophilic meningitis, we conducted a pilot study among Thai patients with eosinophilic meningitis. Patients were given a 2-week course of prednisolone, 60 mg/day and albendazole, 15 mg/kg/ day. The primary observation parameter was the number of patients who still had headache after the 2-week course of treatment. Twenty-six patients were enrolled in the study. There were 3 (11.5%) patients who still had headache after the 2-week course of treatment and the median length of time until complete disappearance of headache was 4 days. Serious side effects were not detected. Treatment for 2 weeks with the combination regimen of albendazole and prednisolone is safe and effective for the treatment of eosinophilic meningitis.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Severity of Illness Index
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Prednisolone
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Albendazole
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Administration, Oral
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Prospective Studies
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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