Three Cases of Imported Neurocysticercosis in Northern Italy

Conclusion. In nonendemic countries, NCC should be included in the differential diagnosis of all patients coming from endemic areas with seizures, hydrocephalus, and compatible lesions on brain imaging. Long‐term follow‐up is required but may be difficult to implement because these patients tend to move in search of employment. Screening of patient's household contacts for Taenia solium infection should always be carried out.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Fjtm.12066

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maria Teresa Giordani, Francesca Tamarozzi, Federico Cattaneo, Enrico Brunetti Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research