[Mansonic neuroschistosomiasis: clinical, laboratory and therapeutic aspects]. / Neuroesquistossomose mansônica: aspectos clínicos, laboratoriais e terapêuticos.

The authors report 16 patients bearing the meningomyeloradicular form of Mansonic neuroschistosomiasis diagnosed according to clinical, laboratorial and image criteria. Patients have been observed at the Neurology Ambulatory of the Federal University of Bahia, within the period of April/91 to December/93. They have been treated with praziquantel, associated to corticosteroids. The aim has been to evaluate the drug's efficiency and safety in decreasing the neurological signs and symptoms.