Current challenges in neurocysticercosis: recent data and where we are heading.
Curr Opin Infect Dis
; 37(5): 313-319, 2024 Oct 01.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is still a significant contributor to neurological disease in vast regions of the world, and increasingly diagnosed in nonendemic countries because of travel and immigration from endemic settings. There is a need for clinicians in endemic and nonendemic regions to understand the complexities of its diagnosis and management. RECENT FINDINGS:
Recent information on the performance and use of available imaging and immunodiagnostic tools as well as antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory therapeutic regimes were assessed.SUMMARY:
Imaging and serology data should be assessed in the context of the specific type of NCC to improve diagnostic precision. In terms of therapeutic approaches, more controlled data is required on the efficacy and safety of combined antiparasitic therapy, and antiseizure and anti-inflammatory regimes should be optimized to minimize perilesional damage and reduce the risk of epilepsy.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neurocisticercose
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Opin Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos