Different intrathecal immunoglobulins synthesis patterns in human host indicate different strains of Angiostrongylus cantonensis.

Eosinophilic meningitis is an emerging disease in western hemisphere produced by Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It was first reported in Cuba in 1981, later was spreading for the Caribbean basin and recently in Ecuador. Ecuadorians have typical intrathecal major immunoglobulins synthesis patterns that are different to Cuban ones. There is a molecular differentiation and phylogenetic relationships of three A. cantonensis geographical isolates. Differentiation in the neuroimmunological patterns found in patients from different countries may be explained by taking into account different strains of the helmint. Here, we discuss that the different between intrathecal synthesis patterns of major immunoglobulins found in patients from different geographical regions not directed linked is due to different circulating strains that produce typical patterns.