Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a parasitic infection of the nervous system caused by the larvae of the tapeworm Taenia solium, also known as the "pork tapeworm". The disease is primarily transmitted through direct contact with human feces, often through the consumption of food or water containing Taenia solium eggs.

Feb 22, 2018 · The guidelines are intended for infectious disease specialists, neurologists, neurological surgeons, internists, pediatricians, and family practitioners.

Neurocysticercosis, a major cause of acquired seizures and epiilepsy, is caused by infection with the larval cystic form of the tapeworm, Taenia solium.

Feb 2, 2025 · Neurocysticercosis is caused by the CNS infection with the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, which is endemic in most low-income countries where pigs are raised. This form of cysticercosis is a relevant cause of seizures in endemic areas. The disease is endemic in Central and South America, Asia and Africa.

Neurocysticercosis is endemic or presumed to be endemic in many low-income countries. The lifecycle of the worm and the clinical manifestations of neurocysticercosis are well established, and CT and MRI have substantially improved knowledge of the disease course.

Jun 30, 2020 · Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system (CNS). The disease affects people who ingest the tapeworm Taenia solium, and it develops when the worm’s...

Feb 22, 2018 · Neurocysticercosis is the most frequent preventable cause of epilepsy in the developing world. It is a common infection of the human nervous system and a growing public health concern. Symptoms of neurocysticercosis can include chronic headaches, blindness, seizures, meningitis and dementia.

Human cysticercosis is caused by ingestion of T. solium eggs from taenia carriers. Neurocysticercosis (NCC), defined as the infection of the CNS and the meninges by the larval stage of Taenia solium, is the most common helminthic infection of the CNS worldwide.

Jun 1, 2022 · Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is an important cause of neurological disease worldwide, including imported cases in nonendemic countries. Purpose of review: The purpose of this review is to update information on diagnosis, management, and prevention of neurocysticercosis.

Apr 3, 2018 · Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis: 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)