Neuroangiostrongyliasis: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Neuroangiostrongyliasis: management. Eosinophilia without leukocytosis, PCR- assay. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Blood tests
- Eosinophilia without leukocytosis
- PCR- assay
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) features
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features
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Treatment
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References
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