Question

How cycsticercus larva affects clood brain barrier?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a structural and functional barrier that protects ..... In a murine model of neurocysticercosis breakdown of the BBB and blood- cerebrospinal fluid barrier ...

Answer 2

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Cysticercus cellulosae is found to contain a “peptide” opening the blood brain barrier at the arteriolar level when injected into mice intravenously. Similar phenomenon may be functional in the patients as well, resulting in cerebral oedema, especially following praziquintel therapy.