title: Neurocysticercosis.
abstract: Neurocysticercosis is a pleomorphic parasitic disease that may mimic almost any other condition affecting the central nervous system. Recent studies have focused on diagnostic strategies and treatment of the most severe forms of the disease. This review covers the novel contributions made in those areas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Luis Vernaza Hospital, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
authors.forename: O H
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Del Brutto
mesh_terms: D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics