Neurocysticercosis: Revisited
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immunoelectrotransfer blot assay (EITB) ABSTRACT Neurocysticercosis is the most common helminthic central nervous system infection worldwide. Its common clinical manifestations are seizures, headaches and focal neurological deficit. The diagnostic criteria has recently been proposed, based upon clinical manifestations, neuroimaging, histology and serology. Recent advances in neuroimaging and serology facilitate more accurate diagnosis. Many clinical trials have confirmed the safety and efficacy of albendazole in decreasing the burden of parasites and reducing the number of seizures. Corticosteroid can also have some role in certain cases. Overall, seizures can be controlled with one drug, resulting in good prognosis. (J Infect Dis Antimicrob Agents 2005;22:27-38.) Neurocysticercosis: Revisited
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