Mannose-binding lectin deficiency with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to <it>Angiostrongylus cantonensis </it>in children: a case series

Mannose-binding lectin deficiency with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to <it>Angiostrongylus cantonensis </it>in children: a case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Eosinophilic meningitis, a potentially fatal disease caused by <it>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</it>, is considered an emerging infectious disease.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>Three Caucasian...

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Main Authors: de Paula-Almeida Olga, Martínez-Alderete René H, Bu-Coifiu-Fanego Raisa, Dorta-Contreras Alberto J, Padilla-Docal Bárbara, Reiber Hansotto, Jensenius Jens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/330

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