To the Editor: Seizures can be precipitated by treatment with praziquantel in patients with underlying neurocysticercosis, but this is rare and has not previously been described in Australia. We describe the case of a patient who developed seizures after antischistosomal therapy.
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- St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.
Correspondence: Jonathan.Darby@svhm.org.au
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