Necrotizing Retinitis Induced by Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Liu, I.-Hsien; Chung, Yu-Mei; Chen, Shih‐Jen; Cho, Wen-Long

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2005.09.033

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“…Vision changes (including blurred or double vision) were more frequently reported by case-patients in our cohort than in previous studies; these symptoms could be caused by larval invasion or an inflammatory response. 13,15,16,18,32,33 Potential exposures within this cohort differ from exposures reported for point source outbreaks, particularly in Asia. With some exceptions, infected persons identified in outbreaks in Taiwan, Thailand, and elsewhere knowingly or intentionally consumed slugs or snails (e.g., during a meal or for medicinal purposes).…”

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confidence: 66%

“…5,10,11 After penetrating the gastrointestinal tract, the larvae spread hematogenously to the central nervous system. 12,13 Following an average incubation period of 1-3 weeks, symptomatic persons often develop headache, meningeal symptoms, and sensory abnormalities. [14][15][16][17] Uncommonly, infection results in severe neuropathic and motor symptoms, coma, and death.…”

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Eosinophilic Meningitis Attributable to Angiostrongylus cantonensis Infection in Hawaii: Clinical Characteristics and Potential Exposures

Hochberg

Blackburn²,

Park³

et al. 2011

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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The most common infectious cause of eosinophilic meningitis is Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which is transmitted largely by consumption of snails/slugs. We previously identified cases of angiostrongyliasis that occurred in Hawaii from 2001 to 2005; the highest incidence was on the island of Hawaii. We now report symptoms, laboratory parameters, and exposures. Eighteen patients were evaluated; 94% had headache, and 65% had sensory symptoms (paresthesia, hyperesthesia, and/or numbness). These symptoms lasted a median of 17 and 55 days, respectively. Three persons recalled finding a slug in their food/drink. Case-patients on the island of Hawaii were more likely than case-patients on other islands to consume raw homegrown produce in a typical week (89% versus 0%, P < 0.001) and to see snails/slugs on produce (56% versus 0%, P = 0.03). Residents and travelers should be aware of the potential risks of eating uncooked produce in Hawaii, especially if it is from the island of Hawaii and locally grown.

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Eosinophilic Meningitis Attributable to Angiostrongylus cantonensis Infection in Hawaii: Clinical Characteristics and Potential Exposures

Hochberg

Blackburn²,

Park³

et al. 2011

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…The subretinal space is a less common location, occurring in only 14% of cases. Peripheral blood eosinophilia appears to occur more frequently in patients with ocular angiostrongyliasis than in patients with eosinophilic meningitis or encephalitis and this finding helps in the diagnosis (Diao et al, 2011; Liu et al, 2006; Malhotra et al, 2006). Ocular angiostrongyliasis also presented as optic neuritis in 6 out of the 42 cases reported (Feng et al, 2013).…”

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Central nervous system manifestations of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection

2015

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Over 20 species of Angiostrongylus have been described from around the world, but only Angiostrongylus cantonensis has been confirmed to cause central nervous system disease in humans. A neurotropic parasite that matures in the pulmonary arteries of rats, A. cantonensis is the most common cause of eosinophilic meningitis in southern Asia and the Pacific and Caribbean islands. The parasite can also cause encephalitis/encephalomyelitis and rarely ocular angiostrongyliasis. The present paper reviews the life cycle, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and prognosis of A. cantonesis infection. Emphasis is given on the spectrum of central nervous system manifestations and disease pathogenesis.

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“…Although Diao et al [3] noted 3 cases from India, they mistakenly included 1 case from Taiwan (their reference #17, in our reference #25) as an Indian case. Four cases have been reported from mainland China [21-24] and 2 cases from Taiwan [25,26]. Among them, 1 case from Taiwan [25] was not cited in the review of Diao et al [3].…”

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Comprehensive Review of Ocular Angiostrongyliasis with Special Reference to Optic Neuritis

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Angiostrongyliasis, caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection, is a food-borne parasitic disease. Its larvae evoke eosinophilic inflammation in the central nervous system, but can also cause pathological changes in the eyes. Among ocular angiostrongyliasis cases, the incidence of optic neuritis is low and only few sporadic reports exist. Some patients with optic neuritis developed obvious hypopsia or even vision loss, which would seriously influence the quality of life of patients. Prompt treatment of optic neuritis caused by A. cantonensis is the key factor for minimizing the incidence of serious complications of this disease. In this review, we first provide a comprehensive overview of ocular angiostrongyliasis, and then focus on the clinical features of optic neuritis caused by A. cantonensis.

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Necrotizing Retinitis Induced by Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Cited by 23 publications

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Eosinophilic Meningitis Attributable to Angiostrongylus cantonensis Infection in Hawaii: Clinical Characteristics and Potential Exposures

Eosinophilic Meningitis Attributable to Angiostrongylus cantonensis Infection in Hawaii: Clinical Characteristics and Potential Exposures

Central nervous system manifestations of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection

Comprehensive Review of Ocular Angiostrongyliasis with Special Reference to Optic Neuritis

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