An unusually late presentation of neuroschistosomiasis

J Infect. 2006 Sep;53(3):e155-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.11.003. Epub 2006 Jan 24.

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread parasitic infections in man. Neuroschistosomiasis, referring to schistosomal involvement of the central nervous system, is an uncommon but well recognised complication of schistosomal infection. The duration between time of infection and onset of neurological symptoms typically varies between weeks to months. We describe a case of transverse myelitis secondary to neuroschistosomiasis, presenting more than three years after the time of initial schistosomal infection, diagnosed and treated in the district general hospital setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuroschistosomiasis / diagnosis*
  • Neuroschistosomiasis / drug therapy
  • Neuroschistosomiasis / pathology
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Praziquantel
  • Dexamethasone