Enterobius Vermicularis: Does it Invade Central Nervous System?

摘要

Enterobiasis is a common intestinal parasitic infection of humans caused by Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis). Although it affects all age groups, in most instances, it causes a self-limiting illness. Infections in children may result in severe morbidity. Enterobiasis can remain as a chronic infection in cases of bad personal hygiene, and those who are not adequately treated. Dissemination of E. vermicularis larvae from the perineal and peri-anal regions into the vagina and other associated regions has been adequately documented. There are several reports of ectopic presentations of enterobiasis. This report presents a fatal case of a four-year-old child with E. vermicularis infection who presented with central nervous system (CNS) complications.