“Neurocysticercosis is a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in the developing world (1,2). The disease occurs when larvae of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, encyst in the human brain; this process causes a broad range of neurologic signs and symptoms, including seizures, headache, obstructive hydrocephalus, encephalitis, stroke, and cognitive and other mental health disorders (3,4). ”
You can read the “Emerging Infectious Disease” article here
Aw, this was an extremely good post. Spending some time and actual effort to create a great article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.