Angiostrongylus cantonensis,a widespread nematode in southeast Asia and the Pacific islands,is believed to be the main pathogen resulting in human eosinophilic meningitis or meningoencephalitis.

• 广州管圆线虫病主要在东南亚及太平洋诸岛流行。广州管圆线虫为引起嗜酸性粒细胞性脑脊膜炎或脑膜脑炎的主要病原体。