EOSINOPHILIC MENINGITIS IN A 10-YEAR OLD NIGERIAN BOY: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • B Adeola Animasahun
  • Olugbenga H Gbelee
  • Adaobi Solarin
  • Ajibike O. A. Ikuerowo
  • Adeola M Raji
  • Peter Ubuane
  • E O Kingsley
  • Fidelis O Njokanma

Keywords:

Eosinophilic Meningitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, central nervous system,

Abstract

Eosinophilic meningitis is rare, commonly caused by invasion of the central nervous system by helminthes. The present case is that of a 10–year–old boy who presented with history of generalized pruritus not associated with skin eruptions, followed by pain and weakness of the extremities and loss of consciousness. Patient did not receive BCG vaccination. Initial clinical evaluation was suggestive of tuberculous meningitis but cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed eosinophilic meningitis. Patient made remarkable improvement with treatment with no sequel.

Author Biography

B Adeola Animasahun

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health,Lagos State University College of Medicine. Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

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Published

2013-02-15

How to Cite

Animasahun, B. A., Gbelee, O. H., Solarin, A., Ikuerowo, A. O. A., Raji, A. M., Ubuane, P., Kingsley, E. O., & Njokanma, F. O. (2013). EOSINOPHILIC MENINGITIS IN A 10-YEAR OLD NIGERIAN BOY: A CASE REPORT. African Journal of Infectious Diseases (AJID), 7(1), 11–13. Retrieved from https://journals.athmsi.org/index.php/AJID/article/view/1777

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Report

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