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

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

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, especia...

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Main Authors: Min-Nan Hung, Han-Wei Huang, Paron Dekumyoy, Wallop Pakdee, Yeong-Sheng Lee, Dar-Der Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
eosinophilic meningitis
intracranial hemorrhage
neurognathostomiasis
Taiwan
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664613002301

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