A Child with Raccoon Roundworm Meningoencephalitis: A Pathogen Emerging in your Own Backyard?. Issue 4 (2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hajek, Jan; Yau, Yvonne; Kertes, Peter; Soman, Teesta; Laughlin, Suzanne; Kanani, Ronik; Kazacos, Kevin; Dangoudoubiyam, Sriveny; Opavsky, Mary Anne
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology =. Volume 20:Issue 4(2009)
• Page Start: e177
• Page End: e180
• Publication Date: 2009
• Subjects: Baylisascaris procyonis -- Encephalitis -- Eosinophilia -- Larva migrans -- Meningitis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Infection; Communicable Diseases; Communicable Disease Control; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/304625
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1712-9532

Abstract

Abstract : Raccoon roundworm ( Baylisascaris procyonis ) is a cause of devastating neural and ocular disease. The first documented case of raccoon roundworm encephalitis in Canada, in a seven-year-old boy who presented with severe neurological impairment, is presented. His significant recovery illustrates the importance of clinical suspicion and the benefit of early treatment.