Search for dissertations about: "neurocysticercosis"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word neurocysticercosis.

  2. 1. Taeniasis and cysticercosis in Honduras : epidemiological, serological, and clinical aspects

    Author : Ana Lourdes Sanchez; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Taenia solium; taeniasis; cysticercosis; neurocysticercosis; porcine cysticercosis; computed tomography; enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot EITB assay; epilepsy; prevalence; epidemiology; Honduras;

    Abstract : Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis are recognised as important and increasing public health problems in Latin America. These infections not only have a significant socio-economical impact due to chronic morbidity, decreased productivity of affected persons, high cost of medical diagnosis and treatment, but also cause economical losses due to the condemnation of infected pork meat. READ MORE

  4. 2. Immunoreactive proteins in Taenia solium/Cysticercus cellulosae

    Author : Noémia Nhancupe; Johan Lindh; Sarah Gabriël; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Cysticercosis; Diagnosis; Immunoreactive proteins; Serology; Taenia solium;

    Abstract : Helminthic infections are highly endemic in Mozambique, due to limited access to healthcare and resources for disease prevention. Data on the subclinical prevalence of these diseases are scarce due to the fact that an immunological and imaging diagnosis is not often available in endemic areas. READ MORE

  5. 3. Immunoreactive proteins in Taenia solium/cysticercus cellulosae

    Author : Noémia Jeremias Nhancupe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium is a common zoonotic parasitic disease in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and parts of Oceania, and it is responsible for many cases of epileptic seizures. Imaging techniques used to diagnose neurocysticercosis (NCC) are expensive and therefore rarely available in endemic countries. READ MORE