Cysticercosis

Definition

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infectious disease characterized by cyst formation in the target tissue of Taenia solium (tapeworm) parasite larvae ingested via the feces of a human with a tapeworm (human-to-human fecal-oral transmission) leading to variable clinical manifestations in muscle, the brain, spinal cord, and eyes. Infection of muscle tissue is generally asymptomatic. Cyst development in the brain and spinal cord is known as neurocysticercosis (NCC) and may cause seizures and headache. NCC can follow a serious course and may be life-threatening. Severe cases of cysticercosis are treated with albendazole and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Also known as tapeworm infection: [intestinal taenia solium] or [pork], tapeworm infection: intestinal taenia solum, tapeworm infection: pork — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 10079 per MONDO
• ICD10CM B69 per MONDO
• ICD9 123.1 per MONDO
• MESH D003551 per MONDO
• NCIT C34520 per MONDO
• Orphanet 1560 per MONDO
• SCTID 59051007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0010678 per MONDO

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