Case Reports Microbiology 2022 Exercise 3: Neurocysticercosis

Authors

Deirdre Amaro, MD

Belinda Fender, MD

James Dawson, BA

Department of Pathology

University of Missouri System

Columbia, Missouri

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants,  Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

·         discuss the life cycle of Taenia solium, including parasitic stages and routes of acquisition most likely to result in dissemination to the central nervous system;

·         identify risk factors for the development of infection with Taenia solium;

·         recognize the signs, symptoms, and radiographic and laboratory results that may indicate infection by Taenia solium;

·         discuss the difficulties in developing a diagnosis of Taenia solium, and the limitations of available serologic assays; and

·         explain treatment modalities and their applicability in different clinical situations regarding Taenia solium infection.