| Impact ID | 5923 |
| Impact Type | Human Health |
| Study Type | Observational |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | The consumption of Pomacea canaliculata led to two outbreaks of eosinophilic meningitis in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, infecting a total of 17 people. Eosinophilic meningitis is a disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonesis. Those infected may experience symptoms such as a headache, neck stiffness, fever, paresthesia, etc. |
| Reference | 40923 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
| Cost | |
| Location | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
