Albendazole therapy for eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis

• Main Authors: Jitpimolmard S., Sawanyawisuth K., Morakote N., Vejjajiva A., Puntumetakul M., Sanchaisuriya K., Tassaneeyakul W., Korwanich N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33947363840&partnerID=40&md5=6aa2c8e69a768044362238c4d1ccd5f6; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2222
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Eosinophilic meningitis in humans is commonly caused by the nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis. A severe headache is the most common presenting symptom. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo, controlled study was conducted to determine if albendazole was efficacious in relieving such he...