Recovery of Angiostrongylus cantonensis from cerebrospinal fluid of a child with eosinophilic meningitis.
AUTOR(ES)
Kuberski, T
RESUMO
Viable Angiostrongylus cantonensis was recovered from the cerebrospinal fluid of a 17-month-old boy with eosinophilic meningitis. Neurological findings were minimal, and the child had an uneventful recovery.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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