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Revision as of 16:06, 14 April 2017

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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 == History and Symptoms ==
-*''Cysticerci in the muscles:'' Cysticerci in the muscles generally do not cause symptoms. However, you may be able to feel lumps under your skin.
-*''Cysticerci in the eyes:'' Although rare, cysticerci may float in the eye and cause [[Blurred Vision]]. Infection in the eyes may cause [[Swelling]] or detachment of the [[retina]].
-*''Neurocysticercosis (cysticerci in the brain, spinal cord):'' Symptoms of neurocysticercosis depend upon where and how many cysticerci (often called lesions) are found in the brain. [[Seizures]], and [[Headache]] are the most common symptoms. However, [[confusion]], lack of attention to people and surroundings, difficulty with balance, swelling of the brain (called [[hydrocephalus]]) may also occur. Death can occur suddenly with heavy infections.
-Symptoms can occur months to years after [[infection]], usually when the cysts are in the process of dying. When this happens, the [[brain]] can swell. The pressure caused by swelling is what causes most of the symptoms of [[neurocysticercosis]]. Most people with cysticerci in muscles won’t have symptoms of infection.
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