Screening for neurocysticercosis in internationally adopted children: yield, cost and performance of serological tests, Italy, 2001 to 2016.

Conclusion: On the base of our findings we suggest the ongoing serological screening for cysticercosis to be discontinued, at least in Italy, until further evidence in support will be available. PMID: 30301492 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Euro Surveill - October 1, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zammarchi L, Angheben A, Fantoni T, Chiappini E, Mantella A, Galli L, Marchese V, Zavarise G, Bisoffi Z, Bartoloni A Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research