Full 2L QBank
Microbiology General 57bae5b8

Eiosinophilic meningoencephalitis is caused by ?

A
Gnathostoma spinigerum
B
Naegleria
C
Toxocara Canis
D
All
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a i.e., Gnathostoma spinigerum . Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis - Meningoencephalitis, in which there is > 20% eosinophilic pleocytosis in C.S.F. . Eosinophilic meningoencephilitis is caused by - Angiostrongylus cantonensis (most common) - Gnathostoma spinigerum . Naegleria causes primary amoebic meningoencephilitis but it is not an eosinophilic meningoencephalitis.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now