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Cerebral Cysticercosis

A
Commonly manifests with localizing signs
B
May present with dementia
C
Rarely occurs in children
D
Usually presents with generalized seizures
High-Yield Explanation
(A) Commonly manifests with localizing signs # "These is wide variety of presentation of Neurocysticercosis depending on the intensity of the infestation, the localization of cystecerci and the degree of inflammatory reaction.> Epilepsy (seizure activity) is the most common manifestation occuring in upto 50% cases.> Cysticercosis is infection with the larval stage (cysticercus) of T. solium.> These cysts are located in order of frequency in: CNS (Neurological manifestations are the most common) Subcutaneous tissue Striated muscle Globe of the eye

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