What Is Neurocysticercosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. How Serious is Neurocysticercosis?
This illness is considered a neglected parasitic infection, which means it is a preventable illness. Proper hygiene, education and health care can dramatically reduce or even eliminate worldwide cases of this disease.
While the risk of exposure is rare in the United States, it remains a serious illness in much of the world. Difficulties with cleanliness and lack of access to medical care are major hurdles for preventing neurocysticercosis in the developing world. Find out how common this illness is worldwide and explore ways to diagnose, prevent and treat it.
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