The symptoms of neurocysticercosis will differ in severity, depending on the amount, size and location of the cysts in the ...

Repeat MRI of the brain 4 weeks later showed migration of the cyst to the left occipital horn and inflammatory changes along its ependymal surface, consistent with ventriculitis (Figure 1, bottom ...

Mumbai faces a rising threat of neurocysticercosis due to monsoon floods, warn doctors. The brain infection, caused by pork ...

Mumbai Monsoon May Trigger Brain-Affecting Tapeworm Infections: Neurocysticercosis is a serious brain infection caused by the ...

Doctors say that children and people with weak immune systems are especially at risk. Dr Pai gave a serious warning: “Never ...

Neurocysticercosis is a condition caused by parasitic tapeworms when cysts embed within the nervous system, according to the study. These parasites may be located anywhere from brain parenchyma to ...

Parasites on the brain If you’re particularly unlucky, larvae cysts could travel to the brain, leading to neurocysticercosis – a main cause of acquired epilepsy worldwide.