Cysticercosis
Cysticercosis is a tissue Infection caused by the Young form of the Park tapeworm. People may have Few Or no symptoms for years. cysticercosis is usually Acquired by eating food or drinking water contaminated By tapeworm eggs from human faces . Among Foods , uncooked Vegetables are the Major source. Cardiac Cysticercosis is a Rare and typically asymptomatic Infection.
Pork tapeworm Infection. A tapeworm infection that affects the brain, muscle and other tissues. Cysticercosis is spread by contact with tapeworm-infected human faeces. Contaminated food, water and dirty hands are all sources. Anti parasitic.. Anti Convulsant. Steroid.
Classical case of cardiac CYSTECERCOSIS Usually we see neurocystcercosis Yes maximum occurrence is in contaminated water or food consumption Halfcooked meat porks and sea food are known sources Of course treatment is albendazole or mebendazole Cardiac cystecercosis is more critical and fatal as diagnosis is delayed
TAPE WORM - TIANEA SOLIUM Least Commonly Cause CYCTICLERCOSIS....... UNCOOKED PORK M/C CAUSE NICLOSAMIDE DOC
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A 60 year old female presented with a month-long history of altered mental status, expressive aphasia, and confusion. CT of the brain was obtained which showed an abnormality in the left frontal lobe, followed by an MRI of the brain showing a 3cm left frontal, lesion with significant surrounding edema. Do you see anything else? What is your opinion for this case?
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40 yr old, M , presented with progressive weakness of LT side 6 months, head ache early morning 2 months & 7 episodes of Lt focal fits lasting for 2 mts for the last 3 weeks.On exam normal optic fundi with gr3+/ 5 power with LT sided pyramidal signs. Intact sensations. What is the diagnosis?.
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