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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2010

01-11-2010 | Case Report

Raccoon roundworm encephalitis

Authors: Pareen Mehta, Zachary Boyd, Brent Cully

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 11/2010

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Abstract

Raccoon roundworm encephalitis is a rare but devastating infection characterized by progressive neurological decline despite attempted therapy. Patients present with deteriorating neurological function, eosinophilia, and history of pica or geophagia resulting in ingestion of the parasite. Neuroimaging studies demonstrate nonspecific findings of progressive white matter inflammation and cortical atrophy.
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Metadata
Title
Raccoon roundworm encephalitis
Authors
Pareen Mehta
Zachary Boyd
Brent Cully
Publication date
01-11-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 11/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1625-7

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