Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000

The unexpected death of a teenager from neurocysticercosis prompted an investigation of this disease in Oregon. We found 89 hospitalizations, 43 newly diagnosed cases, and 6 deaths from 1995 to 2000. At least five cases occurred in persons who had not traveled or lived outside the United States. Enh...

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Main Authors: Townes, John M., Hoffmann, Christopher J., Kohn, Melvin A.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3322801/