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Cysticercosis

Infection with CYSTICERCUS, the larval form of the various tapeworms of the genus Taenia (usually T. solium in man). In humans they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. Brain involvement results in NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS.
Also Known As:
Coenuri Infections; Coenuroses; Coenurus Infections; Coenurus cerebralis Infections; Cysticercoses; Cysticercosis, Taenia solium; Cysticercus cellulosae Infections; Infection, Coenuri; Infection, Coenurus; Infection, Coenurus cerebralis; Infection, Cysticercus cellulosae; Taenia solium Cysticercoses; Coenuri Infection; Coenurosis; Coenurus Infection; Coenurus cerebralis Infection; Cysticercus cellulosae Infection; Taenia solium Cysticercosis
Networked: 1030 relevant articles (86 outcomes, 109 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Echinococcosis (Hydatid Cysts)
2. Infections
3. Neurocysticercosis
4. Cysticercosis
5. Taeniasis

Experts

1. Gonzalez, Armando E: 35 articles (04/2021 - 10/2003)
2. Gilman, Robert H: 34 articles (04/2021 - 08/2002)
3. Garcia, Hector H: 33 articles (01/2022 - 10/2003)
4. Dorny, Pierre: 28 articles (11/2021 - 05/2002)
5. Fragoso, Gladis: 25 articles (12/2019 - 07/2002)
6. Sciutto, Edda: 25 articles (12/2019 - 07/2002)
7. Tsang, Victor C W: 25 articles (12/2017 - 08/2002)
8. Cysticercosis Working Group in Peru: 24 articles (01/2022 - 07/2001)
9. Ito, Akira: 20 articles (11/2019 - 06/2003)
10. Lightowlers, Marshall W: 18 articles (10/2021 - 04/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Cysticercosis:
1. AntigensIBA
2. Praziquantel (Biltricide)FDA Link
3. Albendazole (Albenza)FDA Link
4. VaccinesIBA
5. AntibodiesIBA
6. oxfendazoleIBA
7. Antiparasitic Agents (Antiparasitics)IBA
8. EnzymesIBA
9. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
10. AnthelminticsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Bathroom Equipment
4. Ventriculostomy
5. Spinal Injections