Helminth parasitic infections of the central nervous system : a diagnostic approach
Joint Authors
Uthman, Ahmad A.
BruschI, Fabrizio
Jannah, Ahmad A.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 44, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2014), pp.55-70, 16 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2014-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
-Helminth parasitic infections of the central nervous system (CNS) occur worldwide with high prevalence in tropical and subtropical countries.
Clinical evaluation of patients is mandatory, and it is convenient to group the clinical manifestations into syndromes: for example space-occupying lesions, meningitis, and encephalitis.
The history should focus on residence or travel to endemic areas, diet, activities, intercurrent medical conditions, and associated clinical clues.
Direct parasitological diagnosis can be reached by cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral tissue examination either by microscopy, culture, or immunological techniques.
Immunodiagnosis by detection of parasite antibodies or antigens in serum could provide indirect evidence of parasitic infections.
In addition, various imaging and radiological techniques e.g., computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) complement the diagnostic work-up of CNS diseases.
Finally, the helminthic CNS infections of global impact, such as schistosomiasis, neurotoxocariasis, Strongyloides infection, neurotrichinosis, neurocysticercosis, and echinococcosis will be briefly discussed as regards the principal clinical and diagnostic features.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Uthman, Ahmad A.& BruschI, Fabrizio& Jannah, Ahmad A.. 2014. Helminth parasitic infections of the central nervous system : a diagnostic approach. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 44, no. 1, pp.55-70.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Uthman, Ahmad A.…[et al.]. Helminth parasitic infections of the central nervous system : a diagnostic approach. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 44, no. 1 (Apr. 2014), pp.55-70.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Uthman, Ahmad A.& BruschI, Fabrizio& Jannah, Ahmad A.. Helminth parasitic infections of the central nervous system : a diagnostic approach. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2014. Vol. 44, no. 1, pp.55-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-363855
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 70
Record ID
BIM-363855