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2022 Aug 01


Obstet Gynecol


140


2

Neurocysticercosis Complicating Pregnancy.

Authors

Cunningham GF, Twickler DM
Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Aug 01; 140(2):220-225.
PMID: 35852272.

Abstract

Infection with the pork tapeworm can result in neurocysticercosis caused by infestation of central nervous system tissues by the parasite cysts. Parenchymal brain infection can cause symptoms from mass effect that include headache, seizures, confusion, and even coma. Our objective was to describe the clinical course of neurocysticercosis infections in pregnant women.