High Prevalence of Cysticercosis in People with Epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

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Authors

Ruth Rottbeck · University Teaching Hospital of Butare

Jules Fidèle Nshimiyimana · University Teaching Hospital of Butare

Pierrot Lundimu Tugirimana · University Teaching Hospital of Butare

Uta E. Düll

Janko Sattler · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Jean-Claudien Hategekimana · University Teaching Hospital of Butare

Janvier Hitayezu · University Teaching Hospital of Butare

Abstract

NCC is present and contributes to epilepsy in southern Rwanda. Systematic investigations into porcine and human cysticercosis as well as health education and hygiene measures for T. solium control are needed. PCR might provide an additional, highly specific tool in NCC diagnosis.

Topics & Keywords

Parasitic infections in humans and animals Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery Parasites and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 7, Issue 11, pp. e2558-e2558

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002558

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