Author: Oscar H. Del Brutto, Héctor H. García Full Title: Cysticercosis Of The Human Nervous System Publisher: Springer; Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 edition (April 14, 2014) Year: 2014 ISBN-13: 9783642390227 (978-3-642-39022-7), 9783642390210 (978-3-642-39021-0), 9783642440274 (978-3-642-44027-4) ISBN-10: 3642390226, 3642390218, 3642440274 Pages: 140 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Neurology File type: EPUB (True), PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 144.44 € Neurocysticercosis (neural infection by larvae of Taenia solium) occurs when humans become intermediate hosts of the tapeworm Taenia solium after ingesting its eggs. The disease is now the most common helminthic infection of the nervous system in humans, and its prevalence has risen significantly even in countries where it was formerly considered exotic. The introduction of modern neuroimaging and serologic techniques has improved the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis; furthermore, the development of potent cysticidal drugs has changed the prognosis of most affected patients. Nevertheless, much remains to be learned about this parasitic disease. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the various aspects of cysticercosis of the nervous system that will be of interest to all who are involved in the care of patients with this disease. Epidemiology, neuropathology, immunopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management are all thoroughly discussed based on current evidence and practice. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
