美国得克萨斯州广州管圆线虫性脑膜炎和脊髓炎
Angiostrongylus cantonensis Meningitis and Myelitis, Texas, USA.
作者信息
Al Hammoud Roukaya, Nayes Stacy L, Murphy James R, Heresi Gloria P, Butler Ian J, Pérez Norma
出版信息
Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Jun;23(6):1037-1038. doi: 10.3201/eid2306.161683.
Abstract
Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis roundworms is endemic in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Basin. A. cantonensis meningitis and myelitis occurred in summer 2013 in a child with no history of travel outside of Texas, USA. Angiostrongyliasis is an emerging neurotropic helminthic disease in Texas and warrants increased awareness among healthcare providers.
摘要
广州管圆线虫感染在东南亚和太平洋盆地呈地方性流行。2013年夏季，一名在美国得克萨斯州境内无外出旅行史的儿童发生了广州管圆线虫性脑膜炎和脊髓炎。管圆线虫病是得克萨斯州一种新出现的嗜神经性蠕虫病，需要提高医疗服务提供者的认识。
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