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Published on: May 19, 2020
Case Report: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Eosinophilic Meningitis due to Disseminated Fascioliasis
Gareth Hughes1, Chris A Green2,1, Duncan Street3
1Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS (National Health Service) Trust, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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.
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