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BACKGROUND
Neurocysticercosis is the main cause of adult-onset seizures in the developing world. Whether therapy with antiparasitic agents results in improved seizure control has been questioned because of the lack of adequate, controlled studies.
METHODS
We conducted a double-blind,
Antiparasitic agents against Taenia solium cysticercosis have been in use since 1979, although its use has been questioned on the basis that cysts would die naturally and thus treatment-induced inflammation is unnecessary. In addition, isolated reports have also questioned whether neurocysticercosis
Neurocysticercosis is a common cause of acquired seizure disorder in developing countries, including India. The role of antiparasitic (albendazole) therapy for seizure control and resolution of lesions is still controversial due to a lack of adequately controlled studies. The objective of the
OBJECTIVE
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a major cause of seizures and epilepsy in endemic countries. Antiparasitic treatment of brain cysts leads to seizures due to the host's inflammatory reaction, requiring concomitant steroids. We hypothesized that increased steroid dosing will reduce
Worldwide, about 40 million people are living with HIV and 50 million people have neurocysticercosis (NCC). About 5% of patients with HIV and the majority of patients with NCC develop recurrent seizures. Mechanisms of seizure production in HIV include mass lesions, meningitis, encephalitis, and
In endemic regions, certain anti-parasitic therapies are automatically prescribed when confronted with apparently benign childhood disorders. The diagnostic differentiation between a simple febrile seizure provoked by Plasmodium falciparum is often impossible, requiring the initial use of
BACKGROUND
Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system and an important cause of acquired epilepsy. Although endemic in developing countries, with an increased immigration from the endemic regions, it is also seen progressively in other parts of the
A veterinarian and pet owner survey (Project Jake) examined the use and safety of isoxazoline parasiticides given to dogs. Data were received during August 1-31, 2018 from a total of 2,751 survey responses. Forty-two percent (1,157) reported no flea treatment or adverse events (AE), while 58% (1594)
This article evaluates the findings and conclusions of a recent meta-analysis of published data comparing the efficacy of the treatment of neurocysticercosis with albendazole and praziquantel in terms of both resolution of brain cysts and seizure control. From 103 related articles indexed in PubMed
Men from a working population of black gold-miners were studied prospectively during an 8-month period to determine the incidence and aetiology of seizures in this population. Computed tomography (CT) of the brain was the primary investigation. From the total population of 97,000, 175 men with
Neurocysticercosis is a major cause of neurologic disease worldwide. In India and other developing countries, single small enhancing computed tomographic lesions representing solitary cysticercus granuloma are a common cause of new-onset seizures. The interesting feature of these solitary enhancing
BACKGROUND
Neurocysticercosis causes a substantial burden of seizure disorders worldwide. Treatment with either praziquantel or albendazole has suboptimum efficacy. We aimed to establish whether combination of these drugs would increase cysticidal efficacy and whether complete cyst resolution
Neurocysticercosis, prevalent wherever pigs are raised in the presence of poor sanitation, is the most common identifiable cause of new-onset epilepsy throughout the developing world. As immigration patterns have changed, children with neurocysticercosis are seen throughout the United States. Acute
BACKGROUND
Ivermectin, a 22'23 dihydro derivative of avermectins beta-1a, is a highly effective veterinary and human anti parasitic, used to treat endoparasites of difficult control such as filariasis and onchocerciasis, with a median plasma life of at least of 16 hours. The recommended therapeutic