Abstract
25 cases having nervous system manifestations complicating ascariasis were encountered during a short period of 6 months. Almost all of them presented with symptoms of irritability, restlessness, grinding of teeth and most of them had cephalgia, convulsions and a stuporous state simulating encephalitis or meningitis justifying the term “Ascaris encephalopathy” of toxic/allergic type. The hypotheses of its pathogenesis have been discussed. The presenting symptoms and signs, relevant laboratory investigations, and treatment have been discussed.
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