Accuracy of serological testing for the diagnosis of prevalent neurocysticercosis in outpatients with epilepsy, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

• Main Authors: Humberto Foyaca-Sibat (Author), Linda D Cowan (Author), Hélène Carabin (Author), Irene Targonska (Author), Mushtaq A Anwary (Author), Gilberto Serrano-Ocaña (Author), Rosina C Krecek (Author), A Lee Willingham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Few studies have estimated prevalence of neurocysticercosis (NCC) among persons with epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa. While the limitations of serological testing in identification of NCC are well known, the characteristics of persons who are misdiagnosed based on serology have not been explored. The...