A Study on Neurcognitive Disorders and Demographic Profile of Neurocysticercosis Patients

Overview

Journal Trop Parasitol

Specialty Parasitology

Date 2021 Nov 12

PMID 34765532

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Authors

Gunjan Goyal

Upninder Kaur

Vivek Lal

Karthik Vinay Mahesh

Rakesh Sehgal

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Abstract

Background: Neurocysticercosis is a common cerebral parasitic infestation, caused due to pork tapeworm infection the infestations risks parallels the socio-economic status, personal hygiene and education. The effect of NCC was assessed in neurocognition.

Objective: To study demographic characteristics and neurocognitive domains of patients with Neurocysticercosis.

Methods: Neurocysticercosis diagnosed patients by CT, MRI and LAMP tests. MMSE score was measured for assessment.

Results: MMSE score were reduced in majority of the patients. In attention was the most common deficit found. Repeat MMSE assessment done in 6 patients showed an improvement of scores post therapy.

Conclusion: Cognitive involvement is common in NCC and is a major cause of morbidity.

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