Current State of the Art in Cysticercosis and Neurocysticercosis

• Other Authors: Morales-Montor, Jorge (Editor), Landa, Abraham (Editor), Ignacio Terrazas, Luis (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2021
• Subjects: Infectious & contagious diseases; biomarkers, mirnas, immunosuppression, parasites, inhibitor, genome
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book provides updated information to scientists and clinicians on taeniosis/cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating undercooked beef or pork that is a serious health and veterinary problem in many developing countries. It discusses incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, immunology, s...