Journal of Spine & NeurosurgeryISSN: 2325-9701

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Onaiwu C Author

Subjects of specialization
Neurocysticersosis; Surgical Management

Affiliation
Department of Infectious Disease, Creighton University Medical Center, NE, USA

Biography

Onaiwu C Department of Infectious Disease, Creighton University Medical Center, NE, USA                                                                    


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A Neglected Parasitic Infection: Neurocysticersosis: A Case Report with Literature Review of Medical and Surgical Management

Author(s):

Ameri A, Velagapudi M, Onaiwu C, Sarsam L, Anthone J, Sirineni GK, Chamczuk AJ and Vivekanandan R

Approximately 15% of U.S. citizens develop CNS symptoms due to Taenia solium infection, however, it is now increasingly diagnosed in non-endemic countries. 221 fatal cases of NCC was reported in United States from 1990 to 2002 and the highest incidence was in California. Greater than 2300 hospitalizations per year in United States and it is estimated average hospital cost to be approximately $50, 976 per patient

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