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Subarachnoid Neurocysticercosis Caused by Larval-Stage Taenia crassiceps Tapeworm, Slovenia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of subarachnoid neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia crassiceps in an elderly woman in Slovenia with no underlying disease or immunosuppressive treatment. The parasite was identified by 12S rDNA PCR and sequencing. Despite prolonged therapy with albendazole and praziquantel, the disease recurred after treatment was discontinued.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3109.250014

Authors: Barbara Šoba, Sandra Kolar, Albin Gačnik, Manca Radež, Timotej Petrijan, Jana Rejc Marko

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413636629

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