Toxocariasis: A Rare Cause of Multiple Cerebral Infarction
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 137-141, 2015.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-148270
ABSTRACT
Toxocariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the roundworms Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati, mostly due to accidental ingestion of embryonated eggs. Clinical manifestations vary and are classified as visceral larva migrans or ocular larva migrans according to the organs affected. Central nervous system involvement is an unusual complication. Here, we report a case of multiple cerebral infarction and concurrent multi-organ involvement due to T. canis infestation of a previous healthy 39-year-old male who was admitted for right leg weakness. After treatment with albendazole, the patient's clinical and laboratory results improved markedly.
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Main subject:
Ovum
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Toxocara
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Larva Migrans
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Larva Migrans, Visceral
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Toxocariasis
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Albendazole
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Central Nervous System
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Cerebral Infarction
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Toxocara canis
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Eating
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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