A severe eosinophilic meningoencephalitis caused by infection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis.
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This paper reports a severe case of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis after infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
دوره 79 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008