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Intramedullary spinal schistosomiasis: A case report and review of the literature

20243 citationsOpen accessMohammed V University

Abstract

Schistosomiasis infection should be suspected when encountering medullary lesion associated to peripheral hypereosinophilia. Surgical excision combined with praziquantel may help improve neurological deficits.

Research topics

  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Helminth infection and control

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110103

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