Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
Neurocysticercosis, infection of the central nervous system (CNS) by larvae of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, is the commonest neuroparasitic infection in humans. However in countries as in Malaysia it poses a diagnostic problem as the disease in not seen amongst the local population; however with the arrival of immigrant workers, a number of cases have recently been diagnosed. There were 3 cases of neurocysticercosis reported in our centre over the last 5 years.
Keywords
Neurocysticercosis, taenia solium, scolex
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
60
Issue
4
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association
Additional Information
DH
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