Abstract:IntroductionEosinophilic meningitis (EM) is a syndrome characterized by the presence of greater than 10 percent eosinophils in the cerebrospinal fluid. It is rare in the U.S. with outbreaks only in travelers returning from endemic areas and therefore remains a less recognized entity. However, this case demonstrates the importance of being aware of potential etiologies of EM.Case ReportThis is a 4 year old black male with a history of sickle cell disease presenting with headaches. This was treated as a pain cri… Show more
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