Case study 54 - Neurocysticercosis Neurocysticercosis is a preventable parasitic infection caused by larval cysts (enclosed sacs containing the immature stage of a parasite) of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). The larval cysts can infect various parts of the body causing a condition known as cysticercosis. Larval cysts in the brain cause a form of cysticercosis called neurocysticercosis which can lead to seizures. Neurocysticercosis, which affects the brain and is the most severe form of the d

Case study 123 - Pott disease (Tuberculosis of the spine) Pott disease, also known as tuberculous spondylitis, is a classic presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). It is associated with significant morbidity and can lead to severe functional impairment. The diagnosis tends to be delayed because of nonspecific initial early manifestations and/or low degree of suspicion. The diagnostic approach needs to be based on chronic pain or deformity, epidemiological considerations, imaging, and a