Are seizures associated with neuroschistosomiasis mansoni? An exploratory survey in an endemic area of Brazil

• DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trac012
• Publication Date: 2022-02-04T12:30:08Z
• Authors: Teresa Cristina A...; Ana Elisa M Oliveira; Maria Júlia S Logato; Carolina G Ganzella; Rodolfo Ferreira ...; Ana Paula C Rocha; Fernanda A Barbosa; Pedro Ferrari S C...; Rogério Augusto P...; Luciana C Faria; Guilherme Grossi ...; Cláudia A Couto; Aloísio S Cunha
• Keywords: Etiology; Univariate analysis; Cross-sectional study

Deposition of Schistosoma mansoni eggs in the brain patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HS-SM) is frequent and usually asymptomatic. However, it questioned whether could cause seizures. Thus, we investigated occurrence seizures these also searched for parameters associated this disorder.In a cross-sectional survey, compared 128 HS-SM 102 portal hypertension due to compensated chronic hepatic disease other etiologies. A standardized questionnaire, emphasizing epilepsy-related parameters, was applied all participants.Eight (6.3%) had history seizures, whereas condition reported by three (2.9%) individuals from comparison group (p=0.354). None variables were either univariate or multivariate analysis.The frequency similar both study groups. higher than that described population-based studies. hypothesize may have seizure. The lack difference between two groups be explained inclusion cases HS-MS overlapping liver diseases group, because finding relatively common schistosome-endemic areas.