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Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Neurocysticercosis in Paraiba, northeast Brazil: an endemic area?
Thiago D. Gonçalves-coêlho2  Matheus D. G. Coêlho1 
[1] ,the Fereral University of Paraíba Faculty of Medicine Medicine Student
关键词: cysticercosis;    central nervous system infestation;    neurocysticercosis;    tropical medicine;    epidemiology;    cisticercose;    infestação do sistema nervoso central;    neurocisticercose;    medicina tropical;    epidemiologia;   
DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X1996000400003
来源: SciELO
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【 摘 要 】

Neurocysticercosis is the central nervous system infestation by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of Taenia solium. It is related to poor hygiene habits and sanitation; although Northeast is poorest Region of Brazil, it has been always stated as a non-endemic area. After the installation of computed tomography (CT) service, the incidence of neurocysticercosis began to raise in neurology services in Campina Grande PB, a city where people from the interior Paraíba can find specialized medical facilities. We analyse 5,883 CT record of the TomoHPI Computed Tomography Service from August 1993 to December 1995, observing 1.02% suggestive neurocysticercosis cases and classified them according to sex and age, precedence and socioeconomic condition. Distribution of cases according to age is homogeneous until the age of 50 (mean: 28.36 years old). Men and women are equally affected. Urban areas inhabitants represented 83.33%. Residents of Campina Grande represented 48.33% and 48.34% were residents of cities around Campina Grande (until 50 Km around) and other cities of Paraíba State. Fifty-eight patients were dependent to public health care system. We conclude that neurocysticercosis seems to be endemic in Paraíba State, demanding a more detailed study to determine its incidence/prevalence.

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