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Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis with permanent sequelae.

P Prociv, J R Tiernan

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |September 21, 1987
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    This report details the youngest Australian patient diagnosed with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis, a severe brain infection. Angiostrongyliasis can cause lasting neurological damage, challenging its perceived mildness.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis is a rare but serious condition affecting the brain.
    • Angiostrongyliasis is a parasitic infection that can lead to neurological complications.

    Observation:

    • Presents the youngest Australian case of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis, an 11-month-old girl.
    • Diagnosis confirmed via serological testing and environmental survey, excluding other causes.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited severe brain damage, including persistent blindness, profound intellectual disability, spasticity, and epilepsy.
    • These neurological deficits persisted for over three years post-infection.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for severe, long-term neurological sequelae from angiostrongyliasis.

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  • Challenges the general perception of angiostrongyliasis as a typically benign infection, especially in pediatric cases.
  • Underscores the importance of early diagnosis and management of parasitic brain infections in children.