It is known that the location of cysticerci in the human body can be asymptomatic, as well as causing different symptoms (clinical manifestations). Mark the correct alternative(s): * MAY BE MORE THAN ONE () Cysticercosis in humans can present as cutaneous and muscle cysts (heart, tongue, skeletal muscle), cysts in the brain, dorsal column, eyes, neck, tongue. () Cysticercosis in humans can lead to varied clinical manifestations such as nausea, vomiting, headache, ataxia, epileptic seizures, psychiatric disorders, and may be confused with toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, cryptococcosis, lupus erythematosus, tumors, etc. () The treatment of the cysts will depend on the location (ocular, cutaneous, cerebral, for example), the viability of the cysts, and the number of cysts. Drugs frequently used are praziquantel, albendazole, and steroids, and surgical removal is recommended if the patient is not allergic to the drugs or excipients. () In patients with taeniasis and suspected (neuro)cysticercosis, praziquantel should not be administered.

It is known that the location of cysticerci in the human body can be asymptomatic, as well as causing different symptoms (clinical manifestations). Mark the correct alternative(s): * MAY BE MORE THAN ONE () Cysticercosis in humans can present as cutaneous and muscle cysts (heart, tongue, skeletal muscle), cysts in the brain, dorsal column, eyes, neck, tongue. () Cysticercosis in humans can lead to varied clinical manifestations such as nausea, vomiting, headache, ataxia, epileptic seizures, psychiatric disorders, and may be confused with toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, cryptococcosis, lupus erythematosus, tumors, etc. () The treatment of the cysts will depend on the location (ocular, cutaneous, cerebral, for example), the viability of the cysts, and the number of cysts. Drugs frequently used are praziquantel, albendazole, and steroids, and surgical removal is recommended if the patient is not allergic to the drugs or excipients. () In patients with taeniasis and suspected (neuro)cysticercosis, praziquantel should not be administered.

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