Eosinophilic Meningitis and Intracranial Haemorrhage: Can it be Neuro-Gnathostomiasis?

  • Srijana Basnet Department of Paediatrics, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institue of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Laxman Shrestha Department of Paediatrics, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institue of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Daman Raj Poudel Department of Paediatrics, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institue of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v38i2.19211

Peripheral eosinophilia is commonly encountered in our clinical practice. In this case report, we present a child who presented with hemorrhagic stroke and was finally diagnosed of eosinophilic meningitis. In this case report, we also propose probable etiologic agent.

Keywords: eosinophilic meningitis, intracranial hemorrhage, parasite  
Published
2019-05-23
Section
Case Reports