Parasitic Diseases Within the Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots

Abstract

Parasitic diseases of the spinal cord and nerve roots are a potentially deadly matter. They are mainly found in areas where there are poor sanitary conditions such as Africa, the Middle East, and the West Indies. The most common diseases include schistosomiasis and neurocysticercosis. Furthermore, it is clear that through an understanding of all the various diseases there are, it is imminent that patients are treated as soon as possible to avoid the deadly outcomes that the diseases can have to the body. This disease can have several impacts on individuals that include epilepsy, health problems, and implications on various organs.