| Literature DB >> 31933459 |
Gareth Hughes1, Chris A Green2,1, Duncan Street3, Yasmine Maurice4, John Henderson5, Andrew Woodhouse1, David Nicholl3, James E Scriven1.
Abstract
Human infection with the trematode Fasciola occurs with a worldwide prevalence of up to 17 million. Sheep and cattle are the normal host. Infection typically results in hepatobiliary disease, but extrahepatic manifestations are occasionally reported. Here, we present the case of a previously healthy 31-year-old Kurdish woman, admitted to hospital with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, eosinophilic meningitis, and lung and liver disease. A diagnosis of Fasciola infection was made based on strongly positive serology in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. The patient improved following treatment with triclabendazole and prednisolone.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 31933459 PMCID: PMC7056418 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0360
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg ISSN: 0002-9637 Impact factor: 2.345