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Neurocysticercosis : A Review
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Neuroysticercosis is the most common helminthic infection of the nervous system, and a leading cause of acquired epilepsy worldwide.
The disease occurs when humans become intermediate hosts of Taenia solium by ingesting its eggs from contaminated food or, most often, directly from a taenia carrier by the fecal-to-oral route.
Cysticerci may be located in brain parenchyma, subarachnoid space, ventricular system, or spinal cord, causing pathological changes that are responsible for the pleomorphism of neurocysticercosis.
Seizures are the most common clinical manifestation, but many patients present with focal deficits, intracranial hypertension, or cognitive decline.
Accurate diagnosis of neurocysticercosis is possible after interpretation of clinical data together with findings of neuroimaging studies and results of immunological tests.
The introduction of cysticidal drugs have changed the prognosis of most patients with neurocysticercosis.
These drugs have shown to reduce the burden of infection in the brain and to improve the clinical course of the disease in most patients.
Further efforts should be directed to eradicate the disease through the implementation of control programs against all the interrelated steps in the life cycle of T.
solium, including human carriers of the adult tapeworm, infected pigs, and eggs in the environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Del Brutto, Oscar H.. 2012. Neurocysticercosis : A Review. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450612
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Del Brutto, Oscar H.. Neurocysticercosis : A Review. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450612
American Medical Association (AMA)
Del Brutto, Oscar H.. Neurocysticercosis : A Review. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450612