ICAM-1 K469E polymorphism, increased risk of neurocysticercosis occurrence and immunopathological defect.

Abstract

Dear Editor, Neurocysticercosis is an important infectious neuropsychiatric disorder. The infection is caused by a parasite and is common in several tropical countries around the world. The role of immunity of the host for protection against neurocysticercosis is very interesting. The observation by Silva et al. on interleukin 4 (IL4) and neurocysticercosis is a good example. Here, we would like to draw more attention to a complex immunological defect that can underline increased risk for neurocysticercosis. We would like to [...]