Possible intrafamilial transmission of toxocara causing eosinophilic meningitis in an infant

Merle Keller; Andrew T. Pavia; Carrie L. Byington

doi:10.1097/INF.0b013e3181719bd1

Possible intrafamilial transmission of toxocara causing eosinophilic meningitis in an infant

Merle Keller, Andrew T. Pavia, Carrie L. Byington

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Abstract

Human toxocariasis can result from the inadvertent ingestion of embryonated eggs of Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati from environmental sources such as dirt, sand, or foods carrying contaminated soil. We report a case in an infant resulting in eosinophilic meningitis and prolonged fever. The case illustrates probable intrafamilial transmission, a mode of transmission that has not been previously documented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	849-850
Number of pages	2
Journal	Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume	27
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0b013e3181719bd1
State	Published - Sep 2008

Keywords

Eosinophilic meningitis
Toxocara
Toxocariasis
Visceral larva migrans

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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Possible intrafamilial transmission of toxocara causing eosinophilic meningitis in an infant

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