Abstract
Neurocysticercosis (NCC), which is typically caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium after ingesting contaminated food or water, is one of the most common parasitic diseases of the nervous system (NS) in humans, and constitutes a major public health problem for most of the developing countries. The clinical manifestations of NCC can vary from completely asymptomatic infection to death, and largely depend on the number, type, size, location of cysts, and the host’s immune response against the parasite. The NS manifestations usually include seizures, headache, intracranial hypertension, focal neurological signs and mental disorder. NCC diagnosis is usually based on neuroimaging studies (computerized tomography, magnetic resonance) and immunological tests (antibody/antigen detection in the serum and the cerebrospinal fluid). Therapeutic approaches for NCC include symptomatic therapy, antiparasitic treatment and surgery. Keywords: neurocysticercosis; convulsion; confusion.
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