17 Questions
What is the most common parasitic cause of eosinophilic meningitis?
Angiostrongylus cantonensis
What is the causative agent of angiostrongyliasis?
A nematode
How is Angiostrongylus cantonensis usually acquired?
By consuming raw snails or snail trails
What other uncooked hosts can cause Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection in humans?
Freshwater prawns
What are the clinical features of angiostrongyliasis?
Symptoms and signs of acute meningitis
How can contaminated fruits and vegetables contribute to the transmission of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
By ingestion of larvae in snail trails
What ocular disease can Angiostrongylus cantonensis cause?
Ocular angiostrongyliasis
What type of formation occurs around dead parasites in eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Granuloma formation
What is the usual treatment for eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Symptomatic treatment
What is the most effective treatment for relieving symptoms of headache and nausea caused by increased intracranial pressure in angiostrongyliasis?
Lumbar puncture
What medication, when combined with corticosteroids, gives similar results to treatment with corticosteroids alone for eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Albendazole
Are mild cases of angiostrongyliasis self-limiting?
Yes
What is the natural host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Rodents
What can happen if severe cases of angiostrongyliasis are not promptly treated?
Permanent neurologic sequelae
In which areas is Angiostrongylus cantonensis mainly found?
Southeast Asia and the Pacific basin
Can angiostrongyliasis be contracted by touching snail or slug slime with bare hands?
No
How many human cases of Angiostrongylus cantonensis have been reported from tropical and subtropical areas?
More than 3000
Study Notes
Test your knowledge on Anigostrongylus: the parasitic cause of eosinophilic meningitis. Learn how this parasite is commonly acquired through the consumption of raw snails or other uncooked hosts. Discover how contaminated vegetables and fruits can also serve as sources of transmission. Take the quiz to find out more, including the rare occurrence of Anigostrongylus reaching the eye.
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