I nternational F oundation for O ptic N erve D isease P. O. Box 777, Cornwall NY 12518, USA Providing and disseminating information on causes, prevention and treatment. Neurocysticercosis Tapeworm infection of the brain. The most common parasitic disease of the central nervous system. Prevalent in Mexico and Central and South America and other parts of the world.
Epilepsy is common as well as various neurologic symptoms.
Optic neuropathy may be present. A proposal to declare neurocysticercosis an international reportable disease. Neuroglia Cells which surround neurons. It freely diffuses through tissues and cells. It and its related species target various molecules both physiologically and pathologically.