sICAM-1 in meningoencephalitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis
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sICAM-1 in meningoencephalitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis.
INTRODUCTION Angiostrongylus cantonensis meningoencephalitis is an emergent disease in the Americas. METHOD Twelve children suffering from eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to this parasite aged between 6-10 years were studied. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples were taken simultaneously in the first diagnostic puncture at admission. RESULTS All cases showed typical findings on ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0004-282X
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000400011