@article{10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12,
  author = {Léhleng Agba and Lihanimpo Djalogue and Abide Talabewi and Nyinèvi Komla Anayo and Kokou Mensah Guinhouya and Massaga Dagbe and Adama Mawuliplimi Ephoevi-Ga and Vinyo Kumako and Damelan Kombate and Komi Assogba and Agnon Ayolola Balogou},
  title = {Neurocysticercosis at UTH of Kara: Epidemiological, Clinical, Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Evolutive Aspects},
  journal = {Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience},
  volume = {7},
  number = {2},
  pages = {31-37},
  doi = {10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.cnn.20230702.12},
  abstract = {Objective: to determine the rate of NCC in hospital practice at the University Teaching Hospital of Kara and more specifically the socio-demographic characteristics, the different clinical and CT aspects of this affection as well as the evolutionary profile undergoing treatment. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital of Kara from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022. Outpatients and inpatients who showed brain imaging signs of NCC were included in this study. Results: Forty-one (41) patients have been included, corresponding to an inpatient frequency of 0.72%. The patient mean age was 49.24 years (SD, 18.67 years) and 26 (63.41%) patients were male. Thirty-one (75.61%) patients presented with epileptic seizures and 15 (36.59%) patients reported headache. Calcification lesions were identified on 36 (87.80%) CT and cystic lesions were visualized on 14 (34.15%) CT. Ischemic stroke lesions were found on the CT scans of 5 (12.20%) patients. Praziquantel was the specific anti-parasitic drug used associated to corticosteroid to minimize inflammatory response. Improvement of the mains symptoms such as seizure and headaches were observed at the end of treatment. Conclusion: NCC is a real public health problem due to the polymorphism of symptoms and clinical signs, making its diagnosis difficult. From this study, mass screening of the population should be carried out, followed by sensitization of all segments of the population, from pig farmers to consumers.},
 year = {2023}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Neurocysticercosis at UTH of Kara: Epidemiological, Clinical, Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Evolutive Aspects
AU  - Léhleng Agba
AU  - Lihanimpo Djalogue
AU  - Abide Talabewi
AU  - Nyinèvi Komla Anayo
AU  - Kokou Mensah Guinhouya
AU  - Massaga Dagbe
AU  - Adama Mawuliplimi Ephoevi-Ga
AU  - Vinyo Kumako
AU  - Damelan Kombate
AU  - Komi Assogba
AU  - Agnon Ayolola Balogou
Y1  - 2023/07/08
PY  - 2023
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12
DO  - 10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12
T2  - Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience
JF  - Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience
JO  - Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience
SP  - 31
EP  - 37
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2578-8930
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cnn.20230702.12
AB  - Objective: to determine the rate of NCC in hospital practice at the University Teaching Hospital of Kara and more specifically the socio-demographic characteristics, the different clinical and CT aspects of this affection as well as the evolutionary profile undergoing treatment. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital of Kara from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022. Outpatients and inpatients who showed brain imaging signs of NCC were included in this study. Results: Forty-one (41) patients have been included, corresponding to an inpatient frequency of 0.72%. The patient mean age was 49.24 years (SD, 18.67 years) and 26 (63.41%) patients were male. Thirty-one (75.61%) patients presented with epileptic seizures and 15 (36.59%) patients reported headache. Calcification lesions were identified on 36 (87.80%) CT and cystic lesions were visualized on 14 (34.15%) CT. Ischemic stroke lesions were found on the CT scans of 5 (12.20%) patients. Praziquantel was the specific anti-parasitic drug used associated to corticosteroid to minimize inflammatory response. Improvement of the mains symptoms such as seizure and headaches were observed at the end of treatment. Conclusion: NCC is a real public health problem due to the polymorphism of symptoms and clinical signs, making its diagnosis difficult. From this study, mass screening of the population should be carried out, followed by sensitization of all segments of the population, from pig farmers to consumers.
VL  - 7
IS  - 2
ER  - 

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