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Which of the following is the most common central nervous system parasitic infection?

A
Echinococcosis.
B
Sparganosis.
C
Paragonimiasis.
D
Neurocysticercosis.
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Neurocysticercosis Cecil writes - "The most common parasitic infestation to affect the nonimmuno suppressed host is neurocysticercosis, a disorder caused by the larval form of taenia solium"About NeurocysticercosisMode of entry ingestion of eggs from fecally contaminated food.Most common presentationSeizuresTreatment*Praziquantel orAlbendazole (Not Niclosamide)Anticonvulsants for seizure controlGlucocorticoids

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