cysticercosis

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Introduction

Human infection with the larval stage of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.

Etiology

Epidemiology

Pathology

Clinical manifestations

* most common presentations[9]

Laboratory

* empiric therapy for Strongyloides stercoralis is also acceptable[9]

Diagnostic procedures

Radiology

* intracranial calcification generally occurs 5-20 years after exposure

Differential diagnosis

Management

More general terms

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Additional terms

References

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