The Brief Case: Angiostrongylus cantonensis Eosinophilic Meningitis in a Returned Traveler
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02427-16
Abstract: CASE A22-year-old male without significant prior medical history presented to the hospital with headache and double vision of 1 month’s duration. He reported a trip to the island of Hawaii 1.5 months prior, where he… read more here.
Keywords: eosinophilic meningitis; angiostrongylus cantonensis; case; cantonensis ... See more keywords
Chi3l3: a potential key orchestrator of eosinophil recruitment in meningitis induced by Angiostrongylus cantonensis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12974-018-1071-2
Abstract: BackgroundAngiostrongylus cantonensis, an important foodborne parasite, can induce serious eosinophilic meningitis in non-permissive hosts, such as mouse and human. However, the characteristics and mechanisms of the infection are still poorly understood. This study sought to… read more here.
Keywords: eosinophilic meningitis; meningitis induced; angiostrongylus cantonensis; cantonensis ... See more keywords
Increased 14-3-3β and γ protein isoform expressions in parasitic eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection in mice
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213244
Abstract: The 14-3-3 proteins are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers of neuronal damage during infectious meningitis and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Little is known about dynamic changes in the individual isoforms in response to parasitic eosinophilic meningitis. The purposes… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; eosinophilic meningitis; infection; parasitic eosinophilic ... See more keywords
In silico prediction of flavan-3-ol as a bioactive compound of Calophyllum macrophyllum as a potential drug against angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1305-1313
Abstract: Background and Aim: Angiostrongylus eosinophilic meningitis is caused by larvae of the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It manifests as meningitis, radiculitis, cranial nerve abnormalities, and encephalitis, which can be fatal. A flavan-3-ol compound isolated from… read more here.
Keywords: compound; meningitis; eosinophilic meningitis; drug ... See more keywords
Angiostrongylus cantonensis Eosinophilic Meningitis in an Infant, Tennessee, USA
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2310.170978
Abstract: Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lungworm, is the most common infectious cause of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis worldwide. This parasite is endemic to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and its global distribution is increasing. We report A.… read more here.
Keywords: eosinophilic meningitis; tennessee usa; angiostrongylus cantonensis; tennessee ... See more keywords
A Curious Case of Eosinophilic Meningitis in a Family in Southern India
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DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_95_22
Abstract: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology ¦ Volume 25 ¦ Issue 4 ¦ July-August 2022 757 Sir, Eosinophilic meningitis is a rarely encountered condition in India and is characterized by the presence of 10 or… read more here.
Keywords: family; case eosinophilic; neurology; curious case ... See more keywords