Neurocysticercosis

The term neurocysticercosis refers to the invasion of the neuroaxis by the larval form of Taenia solium. It is the most common parasitic disease of the central nervous system. It is currently an emerging disease in our general population as a result of the increased immigration from endemic areas. T...

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Published inActa pediátrica española Vol. 66; no. 3; p. 145
Main Authors Cruzado Nuevo, V, Pescador Chamorro, M I, Martínez López, M C, Mora Capin, A, Garzo Fernández, C, Santos Sebastián, M, Navarro Gómez, M L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Madrid Ediciones Mayo 01.03.2008
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Convulsions & seizures
Medical treatment
Nervous system
Parasitic diseases
Pediatrics
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Summary:The term neurocysticercosis refers to the invasion of the neuroaxis by the larval form of Taenia solium. It is the most common parasitic disease of the central nervous system. It is currently an emerging disease in our general population as a result of the increased immigration from endemic areas. Thus, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with compatible clinical and epidemiological histories. Despite the fact that this disease is highly prevalent worldwide, there is no consensus concerning its therapeutic management. We present the case of a 13-year-old boy from Ecuador who was brought to our hospital after a generalized seizure. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0001-6640
2014-2986