Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review
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Resumo: | Abstract This integrative literature review study analyzes the findings of the last 5 years of the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It is known that this nematode is found in the pulmonary arteries of rats, where it remains as a definitive host. From mice, the cycle spreads to animals, such as snails, which in contact with humans can trigger the disease. In humans, the parasite causes several neurological, abdominal manifestations and mainly meningitis. Based on the review of studies, its epidemiology shows worldwide distribution, although there are endemic cases for this parasite, such as asian countries. Laboratory findings generally showed altered CSF with turbidity, increased protein and eosinophilia, which generated meningeal signs in the patient, moreover MRI exams showed multiple alterations. Rare findings of the nematode in the eyeball, lung and signs of peritoneal inflammation were reported, which requires further studies to understand the whole pathophysiology. Finally, conservative treatment based on anthelmintics and anti-inflammatories brought good responses, although there are reports of deaths, which demonstrates the importance in the prevention and therapy of this disease. |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review Carvalho,M. S. N. epidemiology Angiostrongylus cantonensis rat lungworm |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
title_full |
Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory aspects of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection: an integrative review |
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Carvalho,M. S. N. |
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Carvalho,M. S. N. Carvalho,M. R. Santos,J. A. O. Barbosa,N. D. Melo,L. C. Costa,F. H. M. Carvalho,J. P. F. Messias,H. B. G. Fonseca,S. A. Souza,M. A. Ferreira-Júnior,G. C. Lima,R. F. Costa,J. G. Cavalcanti,M. G. S. Matos-Rocha,T. J. |
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Carvalho,M. R. Santos,J. A. O. Barbosa,N. D. Melo,L. C. Costa,F. H. M. Carvalho,J. P. F. Messias,H. B. G. Fonseca,S. A. Souza,M. A. Ferreira-Júnior,G. C. Lima,R. F. Costa,J. G. Cavalcanti,M. G. S. Matos-Rocha,T. J. |
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Carvalho,M. S. N. Carvalho,M. R. Santos,J. A. O. Barbosa,N. D. Melo,L. C. Costa,F. H. M. Carvalho,J. P. F. Messias,H. B. G. Fonseca,S. A. Souza,M. A. Ferreira-Júnior,G. C. Lima,R. F. Costa,J. G. Cavalcanti,M. G. S. Matos-Rocha,T. J. |
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epidemiology Angiostrongylus cantonensis rat lungworm |
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epidemiology Angiostrongylus cantonensis rat lungworm |
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Abstract This integrative literature review study analyzes the findings of the last 5 years of the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It is known that this nematode is found in the pulmonary arteries of rats, where it remains as a definitive host. From mice, the cycle spreads to animals, such as snails, which in contact with humans can trigger the disease. In humans, the parasite causes several neurological, abdominal manifestations and mainly meningitis. Based on the review of studies, its epidemiology shows worldwide distribution, although there are endemic cases for this parasite, such as asian countries. Laboratory findings generally showed altered CSF with turbidity, increased protein and eosinophilia, which generated meningeal signs in the patient, moreover MRI exams showed multiple alterations. Rare findings of the nematode in the eyeball, lung and signs of peritoneal inflammation were reported, which requires further studies to understand the whole pathophysiology. Finally, conservative treatment based on anthelmintics and anti-inflammatories brought good responses, although there are reports of deaths, which demonstrates the importance in the prevention and therapy of this disease. |
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