Schistosomiasis Involving the Central Nervous System: Case Report of a Rare Complication

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Cerebral schistosomiasis. Sections from brain cerebral cortex biopsies revealed scattered perivascular aggregates of parasitic eggs (outer shell and a terminal spine surrounding multiple nuclei). There is also gliosis with few perivascular lymphocytic cuffing. H&E, PASD, and GMS stains.

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