Neurocysticercosis in People with Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence and Strength of Association

ConclusionThe overall prevalence of NCC in PWE in SSA was 22%. The prevalence figure varied with the sub-region of SSA. The odd of NCC in PWE in SSA was 2.4. In spite of the differences in findings, this meta-analysis suggests that neurocysticercosis contributes significantly to epilepsy in SSA
Source: Seizure - Category: Neurology Source Type: research