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Neurocysticercosis

Cysticercosis is the parasitic infection caused by taenia solium. The parasite can cause cysts in muscles, brain, or any tissue of the body. Cysts in the brain is referred to as neurocysticercosis. Cysts in the brain and spinal cord can cause following signs and symptoms: - Seizures - Headaches - Confusion - Cerebral edema - Stroke - Death Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cysticercosis/disease.html Image via: https://healthjade.net/cysticercosis/