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Neurocysticercosis: Revisited
Kongkiat Kulkantrakorn, M.D.

ABSTRACT
Neurocysticercosis is the most common helminthic central nervous system infection worldwide.
Its common clinical manifestations are seizures, headaches and focal neurological deficit. The diagnostic
criteria has recently been proposed, based upon clinical manifestations, neuroimaging, histology and serology.
Recent advances in neuroimaging and serology facilitate more accurate diagnosis. Many clinical trials
have confirmed the safety and efficacy of albendazole in decreasing the burden of parasites and reducing
the number of seizures. Corticosteroid can also have some role in certain cases. Overall, seizures can be
controlled with one drug, resulting in good prognosis. (J Infect Dis Antimicrob Agents 2005;22:27-38.)