Human neurocysticercosis unexpectedly caused by Taenia martis in Italy: a case report and literature review - PubMed
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- #Taenia martis
- #Neurocysticercosis
- A 72-year-old immunocompetent woman in Italy presented with neurological symptoms, leading to surgery for a brain lesion.
- Histopathology ruled out cancer, suggesting an infectious cause, with molecular analysis identifying Taenia martis as the agent.
- Serological and other tests were negative, highlighting the need to consider atypical Taenia species in neurocysticercosis diagnoses.