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[Human cysticercosis. Four cases (First part) (author's transl)]
La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
|February 8, 1979
Summary
Human cysticercosis, caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium larvae, significantly impacts the nervous system and eyes. Cases in France are rare, often found in immigrants, presenting with neurological symptoms like epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Human cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval form of Taenia solium.
- It poses significant health risks due to its predilection for the central nervous system and ocular tissues.
- While rare in France, cases are more frequently observed in immigrant populations.