Neurocysticercosis

Abstract

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Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient

“…Neurocysticercosis is a common parasitic infection of the central nervous system that is a leading cause of seizures and epilepsy in developing countries (Leonard et al 2006 ) . It dates back to the time of ancient Greece, where it was known as the disease of the swine.…”