Carlos Antonio Peñaloza MartínezHilarión Araujo UndaDayana Montilla Linares2026-03-222026-03-221997https://www.saber.ula.ve/bitstream/123456789/21687/1/articulo9.pdfhttps://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/63898A transversal study was done to estimate the degree of knowledge of some Merida inhabitants about neurocysticercosis. Two hundred and twenty one subjects were interviewed with a three-questions format: What is cerebral cysticercosis or neurocysticercosis?, How can you get cerebral cysticercosis?, How can you prevent cerebral cysticercosis?. The interviewed subjects were matched in three groups: residents in a Merida state village (group 1, n=32), Merida city residents (group 2, n=100), Universidad de Los Andes, Medicine students (group 3, n=89). We found a rate of lack of knowledge (defined as two or more incorrect answers) of 100% in group 1, 89% in group 2, and 80% in group 3. The difference between persons who known and those who do not know the disease was statistically significant. The results suggest that ignorance could be a risk factor to maintain the cysticercosis endemy in MeridaesCysticercosisNeurocysticercosisMedicineDemographySurgeryarticle