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Scapular swelling: "subcutaneous cysticercosis unveiled"-a case report.
J Med Case Rep
December 2024
Department of General Medicine, INHS Asvini, Mumbai, India.
Background: Cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the larval stages of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, predominantly affects cerebral and ocular tissues. The subcutaneous manifestation of this disease is a relatively uncommon clinical occurrence. Previously very few or no cases of cysticercosis presenting as subcutaneous solitary painful swelling have been reported in the literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFForearm mystery: rare flexor carpi radialis muscle cysticercosis.
J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001, India.
This case report describes a rare instance of muscle cysticercosis in a 16-year-old vegetarian female from an endemic region, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing atypical presentations of the disease. The patient presented with a 2-month history of persistent pain and swelling in the right forearm, which did not respond to over-the-counter analgesics. A clinical examination identified a non-tender, immobile swelling, and imaging studies suggested cysticercosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiology and Molecular Identification of in Sheep and Goats in Mpwapwa District, Tanzania: Factors to Consider in Control Plans.
Vet Med Int
December 2024
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3019, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Article Synopsis
- - Cerebral coenurosis is a serious disease affecting sheep and goats globally, with a prevalence of 13.5% in Tanzania's Mpwapwa District, showing higher rates in goats (15.9%) compared to sheep (4.8%).
- - A study identified key risk factors linked to the origins of the animals, particularly in certain areas like Chipogoro and Iwondo.
- - Knowledge among sheep and goat keepers about the disease is low, especially regarding infection cycles and zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for improved education and control measures in livestock management.
Intramuscular cysticercosis of the forearm mimicking a soft tissue tumour.
BMJ Case Rep
August 2024
General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Article Synopsis
- * Doctors suspected various conditions, including soft tissue sarcomas and cysts, but MRI indicated a primary intramuscular hydatid cyst; however, tests for echinococcal infection were negative.
- * During surgery, it was discovered that the lesion was actually cysticercosis, a rare condition, and the patient recovered well, emphasizing the need to consider this diagnosis in similar cases, especially in endemic regions.
Pathophysiological and pro-inflammatory cytokine surveys on livestock normally infected with cysticercosis.
Open Vet J
July 2024
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch), Assiut, 71524, Egypt.
Background: Cattle and buffaloes can contract cysticercosis, an infection of the muscles brought on by larvae. Despite having a global spread, cysticercosis is more prevalent in impoverished nations due to impaired hygiene standards. It has been discovered that cysticercosis routine visual diagnosis is not very effective, especially in mild infections.
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