Neuroparasitic infections: Imaging features and diagnostic algorithms
Issued Date
2025-08-01
Resource Type
ISSN
00071285
eISSN
1748880X
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105013265101
Pubmed ID
40489644
Journal Title
British Journal of Radiology
Volume
98
Issue
1172
Start Page
1197
End Page
1208
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
British Journal of Radiology Vol.98 No.1172 (2025) , 1197-1208
Suggested Citation
Robertson Q., Ferraro M., Chen X., Buathong S., Rugilo C., Punpichet M., Songsaeng D., Tian J., Kaewumporn U., Wong J., Ho M.L. Neuroparasitic infections: Imaging features and diagnostic algorithms. British Journal of Radiology Vol.98 No.1172 (2025) , 1197-1208. 1208. doi:10.1093/bjr/tqaf126 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/111768
Title
Neuroparasitic infections: Imaging features and diagnostic algorithms
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Abstract
Neuroparasitic infections are caused by a variety of organisms that affect the central nervous system (CNS). Given the increasing rates of international travel, climate change, and immunosuppression, neuroparasitic diseases represent a major global health concern. Accurate diagnosis relies on non-invasive medical imaging combined with exposure history and laboratory testing. Timely institution of appropriate therapy can drastically improve patient outcomes. This article represents an international collaboration of radiologists on multiple continents to illustrate exemplary radiologic cases and provide a broad literature review of neuroparasitic disorders. We describe the geographic distribution, life cycle, diagnostic testing, and imaging findings for 12 leading neuroparasitic infections: Amoebiasis, trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis, paragonimiasis, neurocysticercosis, hydatidosis, sparganosis, angiostrongyliasis, gnathostomiasis, toxocariasis, and myiasis. A master flowchart is provided to distinguish these diverse entities based on clinical symptoms, geographic area, exposure history, radiologic findings, and clinical testing.