Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis
Joint Authors
Tanowitz, Herbert B.
Coyle, Christina M.
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-08-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurocysticercosis, the infection caused by the larval form of the tapeworm Taenia solium, is the most common parasitic disease of the central nervous system and the most common cause of acquired epilepsy worldwide.
This has primarily been a disease that remains endemic in low-socioeconomic countries, but because of increased migration neurocysticercosis is being diagnosed more frequently in high-income countries.
During the past three decades improved diagnostics, imaging, and treatment have led to more accurate diagnosis and improved prognosis for patients.
This article reviews the current literature on neurocysticercosis, including newer diagnostics and treatment developments.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Coyle, Christina M.& Tanowitz, Herbert B.. 2009. Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452363
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Coyle, Christina M.& Tanowitz, Herbert B.. Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452363
American Medical Association (AMA)
Coyle, Christina M.& Tanowitz, Herbert B.. Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452363
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452363