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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Taenia solium Human Cysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Sero-epidemiological Data from Endemic Zones around the World [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 Background: Taenia solium cysticercosis is a zoonotic neglected disease responsible for severe health disorders such as seizures and death. Understanding the epidemiology of human cysticercosis (HCC) in endemic regions will help to expose critical ...
Sarah GabriËl, Pierre Dorny
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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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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Porcine Cysticercosis in Angónia District, Mozambique [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2010 Taenia solium is an important zoonosis in many developing countries. Cysticercosis poses a serious public health risk and incurs sizeable economic losses to pig production.
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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
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The Disease Burden of Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Cameroon
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2009 BackgroundTaenia solium cysticercosis is an important zoonosis in many developing countries. Human neurocysticercosis is recognised as an important cause of epilepsy in regions where the parasite occurs.
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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.
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A Cross-Sectional Study of People with Epilepsy and Neurocysticercosis in Tanzania: Clinical Characteristics and Diagnostic Approaches. [PDF]
, 2011 Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a major cause of epilepsy in regions where pigs are free-ranging and hygiene is poor. Pork production is expected to increase in the next decade in sub-Saharan Africa, hence NCC will likely become more prevalent. In this study,
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