Eosinophilic meningitis (angiostrongylosis): a probable case.
A probable case of eosinophilic meningitis is described. This report is thought to be the first of a case of this disorder diagnosed in New South Wales, although infection probably occurred in Queensland. The life cycle of the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis is outlined briefly and the clinical manifestations of this disease are discussed. Treatment with thiabendazole seems to have been beneficial to this patient.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology*; D009349:Nematode Infections; D013320:Strongyloidea