Albendazole therapy for eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis

• Main Authors: Suthipun Jitpimolmard, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Nimit Morakote, Athasit Vejjajiva, Montien Puntumetakul, Kanokwan Sanchaisuriya, Wongwiwat Tassaneeyakul, Wichittra Tassaneeyakul, Narumanas Korwanich
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=33947363840&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60818
• 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...