Top-50 cited articles on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis

Gregorio Gonzalez-Alcaide ¹, Nestor Sosa ², Fatima Valero-Samper ³

⁰Department of History of Science and Documentation, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.

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March 1, 2024

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Summary

This study identifies the 50 most cited papers on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis, highlighting key research areas and influential contributions in the field. These findings aid in understanding the impact of scientific literature on parasitic infections of the central nervous system.

Area Of Science

Medical Parasitology
Neurology
Infectious Diseases

Background

Cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis are significant public health concerns, particularly affecting the central nervous system.
Identifying highly cited research is crucial for understanding the evolution and impact of scientific knowledge in this field.

Purpose Of The Study

To identify and characterize the 50 most frequently cited manuscripts related to cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis.
To analyze the bibliographic and content features of influential publications in this research area.

Main Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in the MEDLINE database, with results filtered through the Web of Science-Core Collection.
The top 50 most cited papers (articles and reviews) were selected for bibliometric and content analysis.

Main Results

The most cited works included 58% original articles and 42% reviews, predominantly narrative reviews.
Key research themes focused on the central nervous system, epilepsy, and diagnostic/therapeutic strategies.
A significant portion of the publications originated from the USA, Mexico, and Peru, with six journals publishing 42% of the articles.

Conclusions

This study highlights the most impactful contributions to cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis research.
The findings provide insights into knowledge dissemination and the trajectory of research in these parasitic infections over recent decades.