Systematic review and meta-analysis estimating association of cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis with epilepsy

201788 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Gabrielle Debacq · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Luz M. Moyano · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Héctor H. Garcı́a · Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Farid Boumédiène · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Benôıt Marin · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Edgard Brice Ngoungou · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Abstract

Despite differences in findings, this meta-analysis suggests that cysticercosis is a significant contributor to late-onset epilepsy in tropical regions around the world, and its impact may vary depending on transmission intensity.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 11, Issue 3, pp. e0005153-e0005153

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005153

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