Challenges in the diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis in Developing countries: a case report from Zambia and a review on the role for immunodiagnosis.

Victor Mwanakasale; Nataliya Yakovlyeva; Peter Songolo

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

Challenges in the diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis in Developing countries: a case report from Zambia and a review on the role for immunodiagnosis.

Victor Mwanakasale, Nataliya Yakovlyeva, Peter Songolo

Abstract :

Neurocysticercosis, a complication of Taeniasis solium, is a difficult condition to diagnose. In developing countries that are resource constrained Neurocysticercosis cases either go undetected or are diagnosed late in health facilities that have Computer Tomography scan. A case report on Neurocysticercosis in a female patient from Zambia is presented here. The role of immunodiagnosis in Neurocysticercosis is also reviewed iefly.