| Literature DB >> 17488923 |
Stéphane Jauréguiberry1, Séverine Ansart, Lucia Perez, Martin Danis, François Bricaire, Eric Caumes.
Abstract
Encephalitis and focal neurologic deficits can occur during the acute phase of schistosomiasis. We report two cases in which cerebral imaging showed cerebral vasculitis located in arterial junctional territories. These neurologic complications may be caused by eosinophil-mediated toxicity. Immediate treatment should consist of corticosteroids rather than specific antischistosomal drugs, which may aggravate the disorders.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17488923
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg ISSN： 0002-9637 Impact factor: 2.345