Epilepsy is a common neurological disease in tropical countries, particularly in sub-Saharan
Africa. Previous work on epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa has shown that many cases are …

The larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) infects the human nervous system,
causing neurocysticercosis. This disease is one of the main causes of epileptic seizures in …

Background The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of studies reporting
the frequency of neurocysticercosis (NCC) worldwide. Methods/Principal Findings PubMed …

Neurocysticercosis, the infection of the human brain by the larvae of Taenia solium, is a
major cause of acquired epilepsy in most low-income countries. Cases of neurocysticercosis …

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 …

RATIONALE:: Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition in the world, and
an important cause of mortality and disability in developing countries. Because …

Neurocysticercosis is responsible for increased rates of seizures and epilepsy in endemic
regions. The most common form of the disease, chronic calcific neurocysticercosis, is the …

Background: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the commonest helminthic CNS infection and the
main cause of adult-onset seizures in developing countries, also frequent in industrialized …

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 …

Background The difference in epilepsy burden existing among populations in tropical
regions has been attributed to many factors, including the distribution of infectious diseases …