[Cerebral cysticercosis in Madagascar. Proposal of a diagnostic algorithm].
Neurocysticercosis is endemic in Madagascar. It is caused by fecal-oral contact and is common in developing countries where hygiene and sanitation are poor. Cerebral involvement is more frequent than spinal involvement. Definitive diagnosis remains difficult and no consensus has been established on optimal workup. The aim of this report describing two cases of cerebral cysticercosis in Madagascar was to assess the utility of various clinical and laboratory findings and to propose a diagnostic algorithm that is compatible with locally available facilities.
Andriantseheno
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LM
USFR de Neurologie, Hôpital Joseph Raseta, Antananarivo. marcellinandrian@yahoo.fr
Rakotoson
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Razafimahefa
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Carod
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D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000947:Antigens, Helminth / Q000097:blood; D002648:Child; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015151:Immunoblotting; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000947:Antigens, Helminth