title: Eosinophilic meningitis in a 10-year old nigerian boy: a case report.
abstract: Eosinophilic meningitis is rare, commonly caused by invasion of the central nervous system by helminthes. The present case is that of a 10-year-old boy who presented with history of generalized pruritus not associated with skin eruptions, followed by pain and weakness of the extremities and loss of consciousness. Patient did not receive BCG vaccination. Initial clinical evaluation was suggestive of tuberculous meningitis but cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed eosinophilic meningitis. Patient made remarkable improvement with treatment with no sequel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: B Adeola
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Animasahun
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Olugbenga H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Gbelee
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Reddington Multispecialist Hospital Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Adaobi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Solarin
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Ajibike Oa
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Ikuerowo
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Adeola M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Raji
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ubuane
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Eo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kingsley
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Fidelis O
authors.initials: FO
authors.lastname: Njokanma
keywords: Eosinophilic Meningitis; Tuberculous Meningitis; central nervous system