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Cerebral Schistosomiasis: case report and review of literature
Araújo Júnior, Antônio Santos de; Arlant, Pedro Alberto; Salvestrini Júnior, Arnaldo; Fazzito, Mirella Martins; Mello, Evandro Sobroza de; Sorbello, Albino Augusto; Bezerra, João Batista Gomes.
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  • Araújo Júnior, Antônio Santos de; Sirio-Libanes Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Arlant, Pedro Alberto; Sirio-Libanes Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Salvestrini Júnior, Arnaldo; Sirio-Libanes Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Fazzito, Mirella Martins; Sirio-Libanes Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Mello, Evandro Sobroza de; Alemão Oswaldo Cruz Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Sorbello, Albino Augusto; Alemão Oswaldo Cruz Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
  • Bezerra, João Batista Gomes; Alemão Oswaldo Cruz Hospital. Sao Paulo. BR
Rev. chil. neurocir ; 37: 69-72, jul. 2011. ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-708079
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ABSTRACT
Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by trematodes (flatworms from the phylum Platyhelminthes), which are acquired transcutaneously by swimming in contaminated waters. The central nervous system (CNS) schistosomiasis is a rare presentation of the disease. Brain infection to S. Mansoni has been rarely reported, in anedoctal fashion. It should be recognized early, since it disposes a specific treatment, and this treatment may prevent neurological deterioration. A high index of suspicion is necessary, mainly in patients coming from endemic areas, with brain or spinal cord lesions associated with eosinophilia and inflammatory CSF. Finding eggs from schistosoma into excrements or CNS biopsy confirms the diagnosis. We describe a 35-year old Brazilian man, harboring an isolated brain infection to S. mansoni.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Parasitic Diseases / Schistosomiasis / Trematode Infections / Infections Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. chil. neurocir Journal subject: NEUROCIRURGIA Year: 2011 Type: Article
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Parasitic Diseases / Schistosomiasis / Trematode Infections / Infections Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. chil. neurocir Journal subject: NEUROCIRURGIA Year: 2011 Type: Article