Toxocariasis: neurological features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Toxocariasis: neurological features. Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis, Meningomyelitis, Cerebral vasculitis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Neurotoxocariasis: central features
- Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis
- Meningomyelitis
- Cerebral vasculitis
- Epilepsy
- Cognitive impairment
- Behavioural abnormalities
- Extramedullary mass
- Atopic myelitis
- Multiple strokes
Neurotoxocariasis: peripheral features
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Differential diagnosis of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis
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Differential diagnosis: others
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References
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- Vidal JE, Sztajnbok J, Seguro AC. Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to Toxocara canis: case report and review of the literature. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2003; 69:341-343.
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