A case of eosinophilic meningitis.

Alibhoy, A T; Senanayake, B; Fernando, M A; Amarasekera, H S; Wijesekera, J C

Alibhoy, A T; Senanayake, B; Fernando, M A; Amarasekera, H S; Wijesekera, J C.

Ceylon Med J ; 1999 Dec; 44(4): 173-4

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-47958

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ABSTRACT

A case of eosinophilic meningitis is reported, a condition not previously reported from Sri Lanka. We propose Angiostrongylus cantonesis to be the most likely causative agent in this patient.

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Adult; Angiostrongylus cantonensis; Animals; Diagnosis, Differential; Eosinophilia/blood; Humans; Male; Spinal Puncture

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Spinal Puncture / Humans / Male / Angiostrongylus cantonensis / Adult / Diagnosis, Differential / Eosinophilia / Animals Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: English Journal: Ceylon Med J Year: 1999 Type: Article

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