Angiostrongylus cantonensis eosinophilic meningitis: a clinical study of 42 consecutive cases in French Polynesia.

Introduction: In endemic areas, eosinophilic meningitis is mainly caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis. We describe a series of this poorly-known condition.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study (2000-2012) including all patients diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis in French Polynesia.