A shocking medical case has emerged where a man suffering from severe migraines, obesity, and complicated type-2 diabetes was found to have parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain. The cause? Eating partially cooked bacon.
According to a report published by the American Journal of Case Reports, the 52-year-old man had a history of chronic migraines, type-2 diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. Despite trying various medications, his migraines persisted almost weekly.
After undergoing numerous tests, including a CT scan and MRI, doctors discovered multiple cysts in his brain. Further investigation revealed that the man had neurocysticercosis, a condition caused by infection with the larval form of a pork tapeworm.
The man’s preference for lightly cooked, non-crispy bacon was identified as a potential cause of his tapeworm infection. Researchers speculated that his habit of consuming undercooked pork led to the development of an intestinal tapeworm, which eventually migrated to his brain.
Fortunately, after a 14-day treatment regime, the man was successfully treated and the tapeworm larvae were eradicated from his brain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that consuming undercooked and infected pork can lead to tapeworm infections, highlighting the importance of proper food preparation and hygiene practices.
This case serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with consuming undercooked meat and the importance of food safety in preventing parasitic infections.
