Oriental schistosomiasis with neurological complications: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We describe a case of cerebral schistosomiasis, caused by Asian (oriental) <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>trematode blood flukes, in a young Chinese patient and its management. We also provide a brief update for physicians on the clinical features, di...

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Main Authors: Hou Xunya, Ross Allen G, Li Yuesheng, Lou Zhaoyang, McManus Donald P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Online Access:http://www.ann-clinmicrob.com/content/10/1/5