Oriental schistosomiasis with neurological complications: case report

• Main Authors: Hou Xunya (Author), Ross Allen G (Author), Li Yuesheng (Author), Lou Zhaoyang (Author), McManus Donald P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>We describe a case of cerebral schistosomiasis, caused by Asian (oriental) <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>trematode blood flukes, in a young Chinese patient and its management. We also provide a brief update for physicians on the clinical features, di...