{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A study on neurcognitive disorders and demographic profile of neurocysticercosis patients.
{Author}: Goyal G;Kaur U;Lal V;Mahesh KV;Sehgal R;
{Journal}: Trop Parasitol
{Volume}: 11
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: Jul-Dec 2021
暂无{DOI}: 10.4103/tp.TP_88_20
{Abstract}: BACKGROUND: Neurocysticercosis is a common cerebral parasitic infestation, caused due to pork tapeworm infection the infestations risks parallels the socio-economic status, personal hygiene and education. The effect of NCC was assessed in neurocognition.
OBJECTIVE: To study demographic characteristics and neurocognitive domains of patients with Neurocysticercosis.
METHODS: Neurocysticercosis diagnosed patients by CT, MRI and LAMP tests. MMSE score was measured for assessment.
RESULTS: MMSE score were reduced in majority of the patients. In attention was the most common deficit found. Repeat MMSE assessment done in 6 patients showed an improvement of scores post therapy.
CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive involvement is common in NCC and is a major cause of morbidity.