Publication: Eosinophilic Meningitis and Intracranial Haemorrhage: Can it be Neuro-Gnathostomiasis?
Date
2018
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
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.
Description
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
Keywords
eosinophilic meningitis, intracranial hemorrhage, parasite