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Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Americas

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background The distribution of Taenia saginata in the Americas is unclear. Establishing the distribution, economic burden, and potentials for control of bovine cysticercosis is increasingly important due to the growing demand for beef. This paper aims to
Uffe Christian Braae, Lian F. Thomas, Lucy J. Robertson, Veronique Dermauw, Pierre Dorny, Arve Lee Willingham, Anastasios Saratsis, Brecht Devleesschauwer   +7 more
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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.
Alberto Pondja, Luís Neves, James Mlangwa, Sónia Afonso, José Fafetine, Arve Lee Willingham, Stig Milan Thamsborg, Maria Vang Johansen   +7 more
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The Case of a 40‐Year‐Old Man With New‐Onset Status Epilepticus in the Setting of HIV Infection

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 13, Issue 8, Page 1736-1739, August 2026.
ABSTRACT A 40‐year‐old man from Andhra Pradesh in India, while on regular antiretroviral treatment (ART) for long‐standing HIV infection presented with a 1‐day history of new‐onset status epilepticus. CT and MRI brain showed multifocal cerebral ring lesions, some of which demonstrated characteristic ‘hole‐with‐a‐dot’ sign.
Vadde Akhil, Ramachandiran Nandhagopal
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Taeniasis and Cysticercosis [PDF]

, 2022
Both, taeniasis and cysticercosis are parasitic diseases caused by flatworms belonging to the class Cestoda (tapeworms), family Taeniidae, genus Taenia.
Galán Puchades, María Teresa
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The Effect of Benzodiazepines on Catatonia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 154, Issue 2, Page 99-115, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Catatonia is a complex psychomotor syndrome associated with various psychiatric and somatic underlying disorders. Current treatment protocols include benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Despite their widespread use, systematic evidence regarding efficacy and optimal benzodiazepine dosage remains limited.
L. Bot, B. Schotsman, E. Oostra, A. W. Hoogendoorn, B. W. C. Storosum, C. H. M. Planting, H. M. Heller, J. J. B. van der Vlugt, J. G. van Mill, L. J. C. A. Smarius, M. S. Oudijn, M. S. van Noorden, S. M. M. Lange, Y. D. van der Werf, E. van Exel   +14 more
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Attitudes and practices regarding T. solium taeniosis / cysticercosis, porcine cysticercosis and epilepsy.

, 2023
Attitudes and practices regarding T. solium taeniosis / cysticercosis, porcine cysticercosis and epilepsy.
Alex Hachangu (11824853), Kabemba E. Mwape (11029261), Tamara M. Welte (13467984), Martin C. Simuunza (9617048), Wilbroad Mutale (392881), Andrea S. Winkler (8450136), Mwelwa Chembensofu (6714659), Gideon Zulu (175181), Isaac K. Phiri (11029264), Chummy S. Sikasunge (11824856)   +9 more
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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

Frontiers in Immunology
IntroductionThe 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, Ulrich Fabien Prodjinotho, Ulrich Fabien Prodjinotho, Charles Makasi, Charles Makasi, Mary-Winnie A. Nanyaro, Andrew Martin Kilale, Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga, Veronika Schmidt, Hélène Carabin, Hélène Carabin, Hélène Carabin, Hélène Carabin, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Eligius F. Lyamuya, Bernard James Ngowi, Bernard James Ngowi, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa   +23 more
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Infection control in the brain and the eye

Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 5, Page e478-e490, August 2026.
Abstract The Central Nervous System (CNS), comprising the brain and the eye, is considered to have a ‘privileged’ mechanism for dealing with immunological challenge (immune privilege, IP). CNS IP has been revealed through experiments using foreign protein antigens and cell and tissue alloantigens (grafts), but evidence for a role for IP in modulating ...
John V. Forrester, Paul G. McMenamin, Samantha J. Dando   +2 more
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Cysticercosis of the Tongue

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 1995
A 10-year-old Hindu boy had a gradually increasing swelling on the tongue, which was excised and diagnosed histopathologically as a case of cysticercosis. Involvement of the tongue as an isolated lesion has prompted us to present this case. A review on the subject is discussed.
S C, Gupta, S C, Gupta
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Overcoming Cognitive Bias: A Case of Disseminated Neurocysticercosis in a Muslim Woman With Remote Pork Consumption

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Religious prohibitions against pork do not exclude individuals residing in endemic regions from contracting neurocysticercosis. Obtaining a detailed lifetime exposure history, including prior religious and dietary practices, is essential to overcome cognitive bias and prevent diagnostic delays.
Joseph Y. B. Nnang, Berjo Takoutsing, Astel Dongmo, Jeanne Annick Tsilla, Barah Mvuchiim, Roshina Numfor, Munteh Fang Nkwojei Randall, Elvira Aka, Ignatius Esene   +8 more
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