Corticosteroid treatment reduces headache in eosinophilic meningitis: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Sittichai Khamsai (Author), Kittisak Sawanyawisuth (Author), Vichai Senthong (Author), Panita Limpawattana (Author), Jarin Chindaprasirt (Author), Pewpan M Intapan (Author), Wanchai Maleewong (Author), Somsak Tiamkao (Author), Verajit Chotmongkol (Author), Chetta Ngamjarus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AboutScience Srl, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Eosinophilic meningitis (EOM) is an emerging parasitic disease that can be found worldwide, of which acute severe headache is a presenting symptom. Although such headaches may persist for up to 2 months, studies have found corticosteroid to be effective in reducing this symptom. As the m...