How To Prevent And Treat Neurocysticercosis

April 1, 2019
By
Katherine MacAulay

Neurocysticercosis occurs when an individual accidentally ingests eggs from a pork tapeworm. The majority of cases happen because food was contaminated by patients with taeniasis. Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic illness that affects the nervous system in developing countries. It's also the main factor contributing to acquired epilepsy.