Epidemiological aspects of neurocysticercosis in Latin America
Schenone, H.; Ramírez, R.; Rojas, A.
Boletin Chileno de Parasitologia 28(3): 61-72
1973
ISSN/ISBN: 0365-9402 PMID: 4788808 Document Number: 67416
Figures on the prevalence of human cysticercosis in 9 Latin American countries are tabulated and discussed. In 73.3% of over 1,000 cases the cysticerci were localized in the brain or spinal cord and in many other cases the eyes were involved. In about half of these cases cysticerci were only found at autopsy. 52.6% of neuro-cysticerci were cystic, 25% racemic and 22.4% mixed in form. Data from Chile and Mexico suggest that about 6% of endocranial and medullar tumours result from cysticerci. Figures for incidence by sex, age and locality are also given.
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