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Potential novel tick-borne Colpodella species parasite infection in patient with neurological symptoms.

Authors :
Jiang, Jia-Fu
Jiang, Rui-Ruo
Chang, Qiao-Cheng
Zheng, Yuan-Chun
Jiang, Bao-Gui
Sun, Yi
Jia, Na
Wei, Ran
Liu, Hong-Bo
Huo, Qiu-Bo
Wang, Hong
von Fricken, Michael E.
Cao, Wu-Chun
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 8/2/2018, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 55-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital for tick-borne diseases with complaints of dizziness, gait disturbance and headache. Topics discussed include the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tests performed on the patient; the administration of the doxycycline drug for the patient; and diagnosis of a tick-borne Colpodella species parasite infection in the patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
12
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131037779
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006546