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First case of neurognathostomiasis in Taiwan—A Thai laborer presenting with eosinophilic meningitis and intracranial hemorrhage

Authors :
Min-Nan Hung
Han-Wei Huang
Paron Dekumyoy
Wallop Pakdee
Yeong-Sheng Lee
Dar-Der Ji
Source :
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Vol 114, Iss 12, Pp 1280-1284 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2015.

Abstract

We report a case of neurognathostomiasis in a Thai laborer for the first time in Taiwan. For patients with eosinophilic meningitis, neurognathostomiasis should be considered when brain image discloses subarachnoid or intracranial hemorrhage and when an appropriate exposure risk is available, especially a history of raw freshwater fish consumption in endemic areas, even a long time ago.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09296646 and 02251868
Volume :
114
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.48b88c998bf94e7e9b749fbf02251868
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfma.2013.07.006