A case of eosinophilic meningitis following monitor lizard meat consumption, exacerbated by anthelminthics

MDP Hidelaratchi, MTM Riffsy, JC Wijesekera

Abstract

We report a case of eosinophilic meningitis following the consumption of monitor lizard meat (Varnus bengalensis). The history, clinical features and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings were suggestive of an infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a nematode parasite of the rat lung. The exacerbation which occurred following the treatment with anthelminthics is emphasised.

Key words: Angiostrongylus cantonensis, anthelminthics, monitor lizard

DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v50i2.1577

Ceylon Medical Journal Vol.50(2) 2005 pp84-86

Keywords

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, anthelminthics, monitor lizard
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