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Neurocysticercosis--two Australian cases.

D McDowell1, C G Harper

  • 1Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 19, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection, can cause seizures and headaches years after exposure to pork tapeworm eggs. These cases highlight the risk in Australia among travelers and migrants from endemic regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Neurocysticercosis is a significant public health concern, particularly in endemic regions.
  • It is caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.
  • The disease is acquired through ingestion of Taenia solium eggs.

Observation:

  • Two cases of neurocysticercosis are presented in Australia.
  • One patient had multiple small cerebral lesions, while the other had a single cyst.
  • Both individuals experienced focal seizures and headaches.

Findings:

  • Symptoms manifested years after presumed exposure to Taenia solium.
  • The cases underscore the presence of susceptible populations in Australia.
  • These include migrants from and travelers to areas where Taenia solium is endemic.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering neurocysticercosis in patients with neurological symptoms and relevant travel/migration history.
  • Suggests a need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance in non-endemic countries like Australia.
  • Emphasizes the global reach of neglected tropical diseases.

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