A Case of Disseminated Neurocysticercosis with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Abstract Neurocysticercosis (NCC), the most common type of neuroparasitosis, is a condition in which the central nervous system (CNS) is infested with the pork tapeworm Taenia solium cysticercosis’ larvae. NCC is the most widespread parasitic CNS disease worldwide, affecting more than 50 million individuals. It is prevalent in Latin America, most of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Oceania. A variety of psychiatric problems induced by NCC, such as delirium, perceptive sensory changes, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, have been identified. We report the case of a 48-year-old male presented with complaints of headache, two episodes of seizure, low mood, and forgetfulness who was later diagnosed with NCC.