Figure 3.

Inflammatory cytokines in the central and peripheral compartments. Cerebrospinal (CSF) and plasma were tested by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for interleukin (IL)‐2, IL‐4, IL‐5 and IL‐6. (a) Central (CSF, a k‐related test was performed, P < 0·001), and (b) peripheral levels in patients and controls. *Significantly different between neurocysticercosis (NC) patients and controls. P < 0·005.