Neurocysticercosis
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Focal seizures without fever may be caused by neuro-cysticercosis (typical CT scan appearance)
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Medicine |
Dose |
Frequency |
Duration |
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albendazole po |
800mg |
twice daily |
14 days |
and/or |
praziquantel po |
40mg/kg |
once a day |
14 days |
add* |
prednisolone po |
1mg/kg |
once a day |
review |
*If drowsiness, seizures or focal signs develop.
Note: for dose in children see section on Paediatric conditions