Cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis in Eastern Zambia: A cross-sectional, community-based study

Abstract

Highlights • This study highlighted the clinical and radiological features of cysticercosis-positive participants in the Eastern Province of Zambia.• The common manifestations of neurocysticercosis in community settings are epileptic seizures and headaches.• Epileptic seizures and headache are commonly found in patients with neurocysticercosis and calcified lesions.• There is a need for context-specific neurocysticercosis management guidelines focusing on resource-limited settings.