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

Min Nan Hung, Han Wei Huang, Paron Dekumyoy, Wallop Pakdee, Yeong Sheng Lee, Dar Der Ji

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Abstract

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, especially a history of raw freshwater fish consumption in endemic areas, even a long time ago.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1280-1284
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume114
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Dec 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine(all)

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