Cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis as pathogens affecting the nervous system

Taenia solium cysticercosis is still a major cause of seizures around the world. Despite an extensive body of published literature on this topic, knowledge of the biology, immunology, pathophysiology, and treatment of this parasite remains largely incomplete. This review summarizes recent informatio...

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Published in:Progress in neurobiology 2010-06, Vol.91 (2), p.172-184
Main Authors: Mahanty, Siddhartha, Garcia, Hector H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biology
Disease control
Humans
Immunology
Nervous system
Neurocysticercosis - epidemiology
Neurocysticercosis - immunology
Neurocysticercosis - parasitology
Parasites
Pathogens
Seizures
Taenia
Taenia - pathogenicity
Taenia solium
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Summary:Taenia solium cysticercosis is still a major cause of seizures around the world. Despite an extensive body of published literature on this topic, knowledge of the biology, immunology, pathophysiology, and treatment of this parasite remains largely incomplete. This review summarizes recent information on the biology, clinical manifestations, immunopathology treatment and control of this important and neglected zoonotic disease, with emphasis on areas where recent developments have changed traditional and established views.
ISSN:0301-0082
1873-5118
DOI:10.1016/j.pneurobio.2009.12.008