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[Strongyloides stercoralis myelitis]
H Hénon1, P Vermersch, E Dutoit
1Clinique Neurologique, Hôpital B, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Lille.
Revue Neurologique
|February 1, 1995
Summary
This study reports the first case of myelitis caused by Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Diagnosis involved blood and stool tests, revealing eosinophilia in blood and cerebrospinal fluid.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Myelitis, inflammation of the spinal cord, can have diverse etiologies.
- Eosinophilia, an elevated eosinophil count, can indicate parasitic infections or inflammatory conditions.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male presented with myelitis.
- Blood and cerebrospinal fluid analyses revealed significant eosinophilia.
Findings:
- Diagnostic serological tests and stool examinations confirmed Strongyloides stercoralis infection as the cause of myelitis.
- This represents the first documented instance of myelitis linked to Strongyloides infection.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections like Strongyloides stercoralis in cases of unexplained myelitis with eosinophilia.
- Contributes to understanding the physiopathology of medullary lesions in Strongyloides infections.