Angiostrongylus (Eosinophilic meningitis)
Angiostrongylus (Eosinophilic meningitis)
Parasitology
Protozoa
Worms
Diphyllobothrium latum
Echinococcus granulosus (Hydatid disease)
Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus
Angiostrongylus (Eosinophilic meningitis)
Anisakis
Ascaris lumbricoides
Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm)
Guinea worm (Dracunculiasis)
Loa loa (Eye worm)
Onchocerca volvulus (River blindness)
Strongyloides stercoralis
Toxocara canis (Visceral larva migrans)
Trichinella spiralis
Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm)
Wuchereria bancrofti (Lymphatic filariasis)
Clonorchis sinensis
Paragonimus westermani
Schistosomes
Summary
Angiostrongylus Eosinophilic meningitis is a parasitic infection that can cause severe neurological damage and death. It is caused by angiostrongylus cantonensis, a parasite that �s transmitted through infected rodents, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms of the infection include severe headache, fever, stiff neck, and nausea. If left untreated, the infection can lead to paralysis, coma, and death. Prevention of Angiostrongylus infection involves the practice of proper food and water safety precautions and avoiding contact with rodents.