Parasitic nematodes of the genus Toxocara are socioeconomically important zoonotic
pathogens. These parasites are usually directly transmitted to the human host via the faecal …

Taenia solium neurocysticercosis (NCC) is endemic in most of the world and contributes
significantly to the burden of epilepsy and other neurological morbidity. Also present in …

Epilepsy is a brain disease characterized by abnormal electrical activity causing seizures or
unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. It carries neurological …

The second World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day was celebrated on 30 January
2021. To mark the occasion, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its roadmap for …

Human cysticercosis is caused by ingestion of T. solium eggs from taenia carriers.
Neurocysticercosis (NCC), defined as the infection of the CNS and the meninges by the …

In most poor societies, with exception of Muslim countries, villagers raise pigs as a cheap
and easy source of meat. Coexistence of pigs and humans in poor sanitary conditions …

Objective This study was undertaken to perform an updated systematic review and meta‐
analysis to estimate the pooled prevalence and incidence of epilepsy in Latin America and …

Among the causes of epilepsy are several that are currently preventable. In this review, we
summarize the public health burden of epilepsy arising from such causes and suggest …

Human taeniasis is a zoonotic condition resulting from infection with the adult stages of
Taenia saginata (“beef tapeworm”), Taenia solium (“pork tapeworm”) or Taenia asiatica …

In the past 50 years, enormous progress has been made in the diagnosis, treatment and
control of taeniid cestode infections/diseases and in the scientific understanding thereof …