EPPO Global Database

Angiostrongylus cantonensis(ANSGCA)

Overview
Code created in: 2012-05-09

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: ANSGCA
  • Preferred name: Angiostrongylus cantonensis
  • Authority: (Chen)

Notes

Cause of eosinophilic meningitis in Man, via consumption of infested molluscs and crustacea


Common names
Name Language
eosinophilic meningitis parasite English