Cysticercosis of the Human Nervous System

Cysticercosis of the Human Nervous System

A comprehensive medical reference on neurocysticercosis, the infection of the nervous system caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium. The book examines the disease from epidemiological, pathological, immunological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic perspectives, with emphasis on modern neuroimaging, serological testing, and current management approaches.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of neurocysticercosis
• Explains epidemiology and transmission
• Covers neuropathology and immunopathogenesis
• Discusses clinical manifestations and complications
• Details modern diagnostic methods and neuroimaging
• Reviews medical management and cysticidal therapies
• Suitable for neurologists, infectious disease specialists, and medical researchers