3. • Neurocysticercosis is most common parasitic disease of
nervous system and it is main cause of acquired
epilepsy in developing countries.
• Neurocysticercosis can be acquired via fecal-oral
contact with carries adult tape worm Taenia solium. This
usually indicates the presence of tap worm carrier in
immediate environment or by accidental ingestion of
contaminated food.
7. • NCC is most frequent neurological disorders in
several countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia.
• Its relevance to socioeconomic factors and feeding
habits.
• It is almost unnoticed in Muslims as Quran
prohibits the consumption of pork.
8. • It is endemic in areas, where pork is massively
consumed.
• In Asia this conditions most disease, but its
prevalence is still underestimated because of lack
of diagnostic facilities in rural areas, where the
reported cases only represent the tip of the
iceberg.
• CNS involvement occurs in 50-70% of all cases.
15. • Before the treatment the viability of cyst and
location of parasite is to be confirmed. Treatment
consist of:
• Symptomatic
• Specific anticysticercus agent
• Surgical treatment
17. Surgical management:
• For patient with hydrocephalus
secondary to cysticercosis
ventricular shunt is done.
• Freely mobile ventricular cyst may
be removed by surgical excision or
endoscopic aspiration.
18. Nursing management:
• Observe patient’s condition, vital
signs and symptoms of increased
intracranial pressure.
• Provide seizures precaution.
• Anticipate behavioural change and
observe for it.
• Give health education about the
disease condition, treatment and
prevention.