Neuroangiostrongyliasis (NAS) is an emerging parasitic disease caused by the neurotropic
nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Since it was first discovered, in rats in southern …

Toxocariasis, a neglected parasitic zoonosis with worldwide distribution, has been
reportedly associated to different risk factors in several epidemiological and meta-analysis …

Human angiostrongyliasis is an important foodborne zoonosis, caused by the infection with
Angiostrongylus costaricensis and Angiostrongylus cantonensis. These two species have a …

Angiostrongylus cantonensis is the leading cause of neuroangiostrongyliasis worldwide,
and east Hawaii Island is a hotspot for the disease in the United States. A combination of …

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lungworm, is the most common infectious cause of
eosinophilic meningoencephalitis worldwide. This parasite is endemic to Southeast Asia …

Eosinophilia is a common finding in returning travellers, migrants and other travelling
groups. In this setting it often indicates an underlying helminth infection. Infections …

Definitive identification of Angiostrongylus cantonensis parasites from clinical specimens is
difficult. As a result, regional epidemiology and burden are poorly characterized. To …

Parasites are an uncommon cause of infections of the human central nervous system (CNS).
When they do cause CNS infections; however, the results can be detrimental and as such …

Eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis is spreading worldwide,
and it can manifest as a severe neurological disease. Angiostrongyliasis is a food-and water …

Angiostrongylus cantonensis is the main causative agent of eosinophilic
meningoencephalitis (EoM) in humans. Molecular diagnostic methods are essential since …