DR RV ANAND CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST CHENNAI MEENAKSHI HOSPITAL AND SAI NEUROCLINIC ABHIRAMAPURAM NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS is caused by tape worm infection.it was thought to be common in pork eaters.IT IS CAUSED BY LARVAL STAGE OF TAPE WORM.most common source is a household tapeworm carrier.it can also be caused by eating improperly washed and cooked vegetables it is one of the common cause for FOCAL MOTOR SEIZURES