The Bacon-Eater… Suffers A Worm-Invader!

A 52-year-old Aussie man thought he was battling a rough run of migraines, but it turned out to be something far nastier. After weeks of severe headaches, doctors discovered his brain was riddled with tapeworm larvae, and the cause? A lifelong love of soft, undercooked bacon.

What Happened?

Doctors discovered cyst-like lesions in his brain, which were filled with larvae from the Taenia solium pork tapeworm. The condition, known as neurocysticercosis , can cause serious neurological issues, including seizures and memory loss.

It happens when a person ingests tapeworm eggs, often through contaminated food. The larvae travel to the brain, forming cysts that trigger inflammation and swelling.

“Soft Bacon” to Blame

The man later admitted he

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