A case of cerebral schistosomiasis is reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

What it means

This item is a case report or clinical image in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) highlighting cerebral schistosomiasis, a rare but serious neurological manifestation of infection by the parasitic flatworm Schistosoma. The report likely presents diagnostic imaging or pathological findings of a patient with CNS involvement, emphasizing recognition of this condition even in non-endemic areas.

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The claim is based directly on a peer-reviewed publication in the NEJM, making it highly authoritative regarding the specific case and findings described.

How new

This is a genuinely new publication, as indicated by its appearance in a current eTOC with no recirculation year specified.

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