The Burden of Neurocysticercosis at a Single New York Hospital

Table 1

Case diagnostic criteria for NCC [23].

Absolute criteria	(1) Histologic demonstration of the parasite in a biopsy of the central nervous system (CNS) tissue
	(2) Cystic lesion with scolex on imaging
	(3) Visualization of parasite by funduscopic examination
Major criteria	(1) Lesions highly suggestive of NCC on neuroimaging studies
	(2) Positive serum T. solium antibodies
	(3) Resolution of intracranial lesions after antiparasitic treatment
	(4) Spontaneous resolution of a small single lesion
Minor criteria	(1) Lesions compatible with NCC on neuroimaging studies
	(2) Clinical manifestations suggestive of NCC
	(3) Positive CSF enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for T. solium antibodies or antigens
	(4) Cysticercosis outside of the CNS
Epidemiologic criteria	(1) Household contact with known T. solium infection
	(2) History of frequent travel to an endemic area