[Cerebral cysticercosis value of examination of eosinophilic granulocytes in CSF]

Eosinophil examination of CSF in 12 cases with cerebral cysticercosis was reported. Eosinophilia in CSF was observed in 6 of the 12 cases (50%). It's value in the early diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis and in the understanding of individual immune responsiveness was discussed.