Neurocysticercosis in Paraiba, northeast Brazil: an endemic area? Neurocisticercose na Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil: uma área endêmica?
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 co...
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| Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO)
1996-12-01
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| Series: | Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X1996000400003 |