How To Prevent And Treat Neurocysticercosis

Neurocysticercosis occurs when an individual accidentally ingests eggs from a pork tapeworm. The majority of cases happen because food was contaminated by patients with taeniasis. Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic illness that affects the nervous system in developing countries. It's also the main factor contributing to acquired epilepsy. The disease has become increasingly common in the United States, particularly in immigrants from Latin America. In the southwest of the United States, cysticercosis can account for one in ten hospital visits regarding seizures. The disease occurs when larvae form cysts in the brain.