Encased by Infection: A Rare Case of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Induced by Disseminated Cysticercosis [PDF]
Case Reports in Infectious DiseasesCysticercosis refers to a disease caused by the larvae of Taenia solium parasitizing various tissues and organs of the human body. It is reported that cysticercosis is most commonly caused by the central nervous system, and retroperitoneal fibrosis is ...
Lufeng Zhang, Shaoyang Zhan
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Ultrasound B-Scan for Posterior Segment and Extraocular Evaluation in Ocular Cysticercosis [PDF]
Clinical OphthalmologyVaidehi D Bhatt,1 Kalpana D Bhatt,1 Deepak C Bhatt,1 Supriya Dabir,2 Jay U Sheth,3 Tos TJM Berendschot,4 Roel J Erckens,4 Carroll AB Webers4 1UBM Institute, Mumbai, India; 2Department of Retina, Rajan Eye Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India; 3Department of ...
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Cytokine profiles and CD4 counts in HIV-positive individuals with cysticercosis: implications for sex-specific immune responses in co-endemic regions of Tanzania [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyIntroductionThe interplay between HIV and Taenia solium cysticercosis in co-endemic regions remains poorly understood, particularly regarding the immune responses but is relevant for an effective treatment strategy.
Yakobo Leonard Lema +23 more
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Cysticercosis of the eye [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Cysticercosis is a preventable and eradicable cause of blindness endemic in the Indian subcontinent, South- East Asia and other developing countries. Ocular and orbital cysticercosis has varied presentations depending upon the site of involvement, number
Rebika Dhiman +6 more
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Ultrasound Biomicroscopy for the Detection and Characterization of Anterior Segment Cysticercosis [PDF]
Clinical OphthalmologyVaidehi D Bhatt,1 Kalpana D Bhatt,1 Deepak C Bhatt,1 Supriya Dabir,2 Tos T J M Berendschot,3 Roel J Erckens,3 Carroll AB Webers3 1UBM Institute, Mumbai, India; 2Department of Retina, Rajan Eye Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India; 3University Eye Clinic ...
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Asymptomatic Disseminated Cysticercosis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013 Cysticercosis is a common problem world wide. However, disseminated cysticercosis is rare. Still rarer is asymptomatic disseminated cysticercosis. We are reporting here a rare case of asymptomatic disseminated cysticercosis which involved brain, face ...
Ashima Vaidya +4 more
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of porcine cysticercosis: A cross-sectional study in Indonesia [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2022 Background and Aim: Cysticercosis is a zoonotic disease with a global concern. Estimation of the prevalence and identification of potential risk factors are necessary for the prevention and control of the disease.
Annytha Detha +2 more
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Unusual Presentations of Soft Tissue Cysticercosis in Children Causing Diagnostic Dilemma: Report of Two Cases of Soft Tissue Cysticercosis [PDF]
National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2016 Cysticercosis is a common disease in tropical countries, caused by encysted larvae of the tapeworm Taenia solium. Cysticerci can affect any tissue of the body, most common being the brain, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), skeletal muscle, subcutaneous ...
Anuj Dhyani, Puneet Anand
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