Baylisascaris procyonis–Associated Meningoencephalitis in a Previously Healthy Adult, California, USA

Baylisascaris procyonis–Associated Meningoencephalitis in a Previously Healthy Adult, California, USA

After severe neurocognitive decline developed in an otherwise healthy 63-year-old man, brain magnetic resonance imaging showed eosinophilic meningoencephalitis and enhancing lesions. The patient tested positive for antibodies to Baylisascaris spp. roundworms, was treated with albendazole and dexamet...

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Main Authors: Charles Langelier, Michael J. Reid, Cathra Halabi, Natalie Witek, Alejandro LaRiviere, Maulik Shah, Michael R. Wilson, Peter Chin-Hong, Vanja Douglas, Kevin R. Kazacos, Jennifer M. Babik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Baylisascaris procyonis
baylisascariasis
eosinophilic meningitis
raccoon
roundworm
nematode
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/22/8/15-1939_article

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