Tapeworm larvae in brain linked to underdone bacon - BBC News

Doctors say a 52-year-old US man infected himself after contracting a tapeworm from undercooked pork.

18 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Science Photo LibraryImage caption, Cysticercosis is caused by the larvae of the parasite Taenia solium, or pork tapeworm (stock photo)By Victoria LindreaBBC NewsA man in the US who complained of frequent migraines was found to have tapeworm larvae in his brain, likely linked to eating undercooked bacon.

The 52-year-old visited his doctor after his usual migraines became worse and his regular pills stopped working.

Scans found tapeworm larval cysts in his brain - which cause cysticercosis.

Doctors put the condition down to "improper handwashing". They believe the man, who got a tapeworm from eating underdone pork, infected himself.

Cysticercosis is a type of infection caused by the larvae of the parasite Taenia solium (T.solium), also known as pork tapeworm, which can lead to cysts (cysticerci) developing in the brain.

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