title: Neurocysticercosis in Wisconsin: 3 cases and a review of the literature.
abstract: Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the brain. Endemic in many regions of the world, neurocysticercosis is now showing up in nonendemic areas such as Wisconsin. We present 3 patients that illustrate features typical for neurocysticercosis in anon-endemic area, including immigrant/travel status, presentation with focal seizures, classic magnetic resonance imaging features of single enhancing lesions, and good response to treatment with anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatory agents, and cysticidal drugs. It behooves physicians involved in the care of at-risk populations to be aware of the clinical features, radiographic signs, diagnostic tests, and general principles for treating neurocysticercosis.
authors.forename: Elie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Naddaf
authors.forename: Susanne K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Seeger
authors.forename: Carl E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Stafstrom
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014922:Wisconsin
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D015766:Albendazole; D011241:Prednisone