Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995-2000.
The unexpected death of a teenager from neurocysticercosis prompted an investigation of this disease in Oregon. We found 89 hospitalizations, 43 newly diagnosed cases, and 6 deaths from 1995 to 2000. At least five cases occurred in persons who had not traveled or lived outside the United States. Enhanced surveillance for neurocysticercosis is warranted.
Townes
John M
JM
Division of Infectious Diseases, Oregon Health and Science University, Mail Code L-457, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA. townesj@ohsu.edu
Hoffmann
Christopher J
CJ
Kohn
Melvin A
MA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006753:Hospital Records; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009922:Oregon / Q000453:epidemiology