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Cerebral cysticercosis presenting as progressive dementia
R Sandyk1, C Bamford, R P Iacono
1University of Arizona, Tucson.
The International Journal of Neuroscience
|August 1, 1987
Summary
Cerebral cysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection, can mimic dementia. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with steroids and mebendazole can reverse symptoms, highlighting its importance in dementia evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection impacting the central nervous system.
- It can present with neurological symptoms, including dementia.