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Angiostrongylus cantonensis Flashcards

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also known as

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Rat lung worm

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Disease

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Angistrongyliasis
Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis

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Infective stage
Definitive host
Incidental host
Intermediate host

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3rd stage larva
Rats
Man
Snails (Achatina fulica)

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Diagnosis

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CT scan
ELISA
CSF (10% eosinophilia to the WBC)

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Treatment

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No antihelminthic treatment
Self-limiting

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Experimental treatment animals

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Ivermectin
Albendazole
Mebendazole
Thiabendazole

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Prevention/Control

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Proper eating habits
Safe food preparation
Elimination of IH
Washing of leafy vegetables

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