Seroconversion of neurocysticercosis occurring after anti-helminthic treatment

作者: Nathalie Dournon , Loic Epelboin , Marie‐Charlotte Brion , Luc Paris , François Bricaire

DOI: 10.1111/J.1708-8305.2012.00658.X

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摘要: We report two cases of symptomatic neurocysticercosis in migrants whose negative serology delayed appropriate treatment for 9 and 6 months, respectively. Seroconversion occurred after treatment, which was associated with paradoxical reaction one patient. Long-term outcome good both patients.

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