Angiostrongylus cantonensis Meningitis and Myelitis, Texas, USA
oleh: Roukaya Al Hammoud, Stacy L. Nayes, James R. Murphy, Gloria P. Heresi, Ian J. Butler, Norma Pérez
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-06-01 |
Deskripsi
Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis roundworms is endemic in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Basin. A. cantonensis meningitis and myelitis occurred in summer 2013 in a child with no history of travel outside of Texas, USA. Angiostrongyliasis is an emerging neurotropic helminthic disease in Texas and warrants increased awareness among healthcare providers.