Analysis of cerebral cysticercosis in northern area of Anhui province:a report of 216 cases

Objective: To investigate the clinical features and treatment of cerebral cysticercosis in the northern area of Anhui province.Methods: The clinical data of 216 cases of cerebral cysticercosis in the northern area of Anhui province were analyzed.Results: The clinical manifestation of cerebral cystercosis was varied.Epilepsy twitch and headache were the main symptoms.The young male were more easily affected.The positive rate of ELISA cerebrospinal fluid was 91.67% and the negative rate of brain CT and MRI was 88.89%.Praziquantel and albendazole were the most frequently used medicines with a response rate of 93.98%.Conclusions: Rational therapy should be applied to the patients with cerebral cystercosis according to their clinical symptoms and related examinations.