cysticercosis (neurocysticercosis) biol 402 janki patel
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Two different theories explain the origin of tapeworms.
1) Domestication of animals 10,000 years ago
Two different theories explain the origin of tapeworms.
2) Scavenging of food 2 million years ago by African hominids
Cysticercosis can be diagnosed several ways.
• Travels • Eating • MRI or CT brain scans • Blood tests • Surgery
Treatment depends on each individual case.
• Anti-parasitic drugs • Anti-inflammatory drugs • Surgery
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