Neurocysticercosis - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

• Definition of neurocysticercosis

What are the symptoms?

• confusion
• headaches
• hydrocephalus or the swelling of the brain
• lack of attention to surroundings
• seizures
• sudden death
• trouble with balance

How can neurocysticercosis treated?

• Albendazole - is well absorbed by the body and is considered to be very useful for treating cysticercosis of nervous system
  
  
• Praziquantel - used to treat tapeworm infestations but is less effective than albendazole in treating neurocysticercosis
  
  
• Steroid anti-inflammatories - administered to reduce the swelling of the brain
  
  
• Surgery - you might be interested to watch the video below where you'll see how the worm's (or worms') is removed through operation:

Prevention:

• be sure to only eat well-cooked pork meat
• when going to certain places, be extra careful when drinking tap water
• be sure to treat T. solium infection as early as it is detected