Cysticercosis

Definition:

Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, is endemic in many poorer countries of Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where pigs are raised. Human infection with T. solium occurs after ingestion of undercooked pork infected with cysticerci. The larval stage of T. solium infects the human nervous system, causing neurocysticercosis. Neurocysticercosis causes acquired epilepsy and death.

References:

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[2]. Antonio Montresor, et al. Taeniasis/cysticercosis trend worldwide and rationale for control. Parasitol Int. 2006;55 Suppl(Suppl):S301-3. [Content Brief]

[3]. Arve Lee Willingham 3rd, et al. Control of Taenia solium cysticercosis/taeniosis. Adv Parasitol. 2006;61:509-66. [Content Brief]

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