What is it about?
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is an acquired infection of the nervous system caused by encysted larvae of Taenia solium.
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Why is it important?
It is a major cause of epilepsy in the tropics and the commonest cause of focal seizures in North Indian children.
Perspectives
Even with advancing knowledge of the disease manifestations, many aspects related to diagnosis and treatment, particularly in children, still remain controversial and pose challenges to clinical practice. There is no gold standard test to diagnose NCC and the management recommendations are still emerging. This review provides an overview of diagnosis of NCC in children and its management with special focus on current challenges and future prospects.
Dr Arushi Gahlot Saini
postgraduate Institute of medical education and research
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This page is a summary of: Pediatric neurocysticercosis: current challenges and future prospects, Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics, March 2016, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s79058.
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