Publications by authors named "Gabrielle Debacq"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
March 2017
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review of studies was conducted across Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa to analyze the link between cysticercosis (CC), neurocysticercosis (NCC), and epilepsy, estimating the odds of developing epilepsy due to CC.
- The review included 37 studies totaling over 24,000 subjects, revealing a significant association between CC and epilepsy, with a common odds ratio of 2.7, indicating that those with CC are more likely to have epilepsy.
- The findings suggest that cysticercosis substantially contributes to late-onset epilepsy in tropical regions, with an estimated 63% causative fraction in affected populations, and its impact varies based on the intensity of
