Seroconversion of neurocysticercosis occurring after anti-helminthic treatment.

Abstract:

:We report two cases of symptomatic neurocysticercosis in two migrants whose negative serology delayed appropriate treatment for 9 and 6 months, respectively. Seroconversion occurred after treatment, which was associated with paradoxical reaction in one patient. Long-term outcome was good in both patients.

journal_name

J Travel Med

authors

Dournon N,Epelboin L,Brion MC,Paris L,Bricaire F,Caumes E

doi

10.1111/j.1708-8305.2012.00658.x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-12-01 00:00:00

pages

383-6

issue

6

eissn

1195-1982

issn

1708-8305

journal_volume

19

pub_type

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