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Neurocysticercosis Summary

430 relevant articles (38 outcomes, 52 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Infection of the brain, spinal cord, or perimeningeal structures with the larval forms of the genus TAENIA (primarily T. solium in humans). Lesions formed by the organism are referred to as cysticerci. The infection may be subacute or chronic, and the severity of symptoms depends on the severity of the host immune response and the location and number of lesions. SEIZURES represent the most common clinical manifestation although focal neurologic deficits may occur. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1998, Ch27, pp46-50)

Also Known As: Brain Cysticercosis; Neurocysticercoses; Central Nervous System Cysticercosis; Cysticercosis, Brain; Cysticercosis, Central Nervous System

Key Drugs and Agents for Neurocysticercosis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Albendazole (Albenza) : 26 outcomes 19 studies in 105 results : FDA 1
  2. Praziquantel (Biltricide) : 18 outcomes 15 studies in 118 results : FDA 1
  3. Antigens : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 92 results : IBA
  4. Glycoproteins (Glycoprotein) : 2 outcomes in 12 results : IBA
  5. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 2 outcomes in 6 results : FDA 74 Generic
  6. lentil lectin : 2 outcomes in 2 results : IBA
  7. Antibodies : 1 outcome 10 studies in 70 results : IBA
  8. Anthelmintics : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  9. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) : 8 studies in 35 results : IBA
  10. Cytokines : 2 studies in 7 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Neurocysticercosis

  1. Seizures (Seizure)
  2. Cysticercosis
  3. Cysts
  4. Infection
  5. Intracranial Hypertension
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Key Therapies for Neurocysticercosis

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  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 studies in 4 results
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 4 results
  3. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt : 3 results
  4. Nursing Care : 2 results
  5. Spinal Anesthesia : 2 results
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