title: Cysticercosis: etiology and nursing care.
abstract: Cysticercosis is the most common parasite affecting the central nervous system and is a serious health problem in many parts of the world. An increase in immigrants to the United States from areas with a high incidence of cysticercosis has made it a relatively common diagnosis at neurological centers. This article describes the etiology of cysticercosis and assessment, treatment, and follow-up care of these patients.
mesh_terms: D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000469:parasitology; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000469:parasitology; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D011223:Praziquantel