Meningitis by Toxocara canis after Ingestion of Raw Ostrich Liver
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 1105-1108, 2012.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-157109
ABSTRACT
Recently reports on toxocariasis are increasing by serodiagnosis in Korea. A previously healthy 17-yr-old boy complained of headache, fever, dyspnea, and anorexia. He showed symptoms and signs of eosinophilic meningitis with involvement of the lungs and liver. Specific IgG antibody to Toxocara canis larval antigen was positive in serum and cerebrospinal fluid by ELISA. He took raw ostrich liver with his parents 4 weeks before the symptom onset. His parents were seropositive for T. canis antigen but had no symptoms or signs suggesting toxocariasis. This is the first report of toxocariasis in a family due to ingestion of raw ostrich liver in Korea.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Anticorps antihelminthe
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Toxocarose
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Tomodensitométrie
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Toxocara canis
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Struthioniformes
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Consommation alimentaire
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Larve
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Foie
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Méningite
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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