Overview

• Neurocysticercosis develops when Taenia solium eggs are ingested via contaminated food or water and form larval cysts in the brain
• Nearly 70% of symptomatic patients experience seizures alongside headaches, nausea, dizziness, vision disturbances and memory problems
• Physicians rely on MRI or CT scans to detect characteristic cysts and guide prompt medical intervention
• Treatment protocols combine antiparasitic drugs such as albendazole or praziquantel with corticosteroids to reduce brain inflammation and anti-epileptic medications for seizure control
• Health authorities recommend strict hygiene, thorough washing of produce, safe water consumption and regular deworming to curb transmission in densely populated areas