Microbiology: Brain worms Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common cause of adult-onset seizures in the world
A
brain worms
2
Q
features of taenia solium cysticercosis
A
infection of tissues with pork tapeworm
tapeworms usually live in intestines and are asymptomatic
brain worms caused by ingestion of tapeworm eggs
3
Q
CNS manifestations of solium cysticercosis
A
epilepsy raised ICP headache altered mental state stroke blindness
symptoms due to cyst degeneration leading to eosinophilic cellular influx and inflammation
4
Q
how is neurocysticercosis managed
A
anticonvulsive therapy
advice not to drive
