What Is Neurocysticercosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. How Common Is Neurocysticercosis?
There are approximately 1,000 new hospitalizations in the United States every year for this illness. There are 50 million worldwide cases, with 80% of cases in the developing world. Many of the cases are found in Latin America, China, India and Africa. Continued education and hygiene practices in these areas of the world can dramatically reduce the number of cases.
Most of the cases in the United States are in immigrant populations. The rising rate of immigration has seen an increase in cases in the country. Cysticercosis accounts for approximately 10% of emergency room visits due to seizures.
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