| Possible intrafamilial transmission of Toxocara causing eosinophilic meningitis in an infant. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18664926 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Human toxocariasis can result from the inadvertent ingestion of embryonated eggs of Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati from environmental sources such as dirt, sand, or foods carrying contaminated soil. We report a case in an infant resulting in eosinophilic meningitis and prolonged fever. The case illustrates probable intrafamilial transmission, a mode of transmission that has not been previously documented. |
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Authors:
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Merle Keller; Andrew T Pavia; Carrie L Byington |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Pediatric infectious disease journal Volume: 27 ISSN: 0891-3668 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-01 Completed Date: 2008-10-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8701858 Medline TA: Pediatr Infect Dis J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 849-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Antibodies, Helminth / blood Eosinophils / immunology* Family Health* Humans Infant Meningitis / parasitology*, pathology* Toxocara / isolation & purification* Toxocariasis / complications, parasitology*, transmission* |
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0/Antibodies, Helminth |
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