Severe hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis among young children in Sydney, Australia.
Clin Infect Dis
; 57(8): 1158-61, 2013 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Angiostrongylus cantonensis is the most common cause of eosinophilic meningitis worldwide. We describe 2 cases among young children from Sydney, Australia, where locally acquired infection of children has not been reported previously. Both cases manifested as severe hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis, one resulting in death. Angiostrongyliasis must be considered in acute neurological presentations occurring among individuals who live in endemic areas.
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Assunto principal:
Infecções por Strongylida
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis
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Meningoencefalite
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
País como assunto:
Oceania
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En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article