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health24 days ago•4 min saved

Mid-Wales farmer’s years-long battle with tapeworm-linked cysts raises hydatid disease concerns

An 86-year-old Trecastle farmer, Meredydd Jones, spent years living with hydatid disease caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus, which formed cysts in his lungs (two removed in 2018 and 2019) and a remaining liver cyst. Public Health Wales notes the disease is uncommon but a significant public health concern in mid Wales due to local sheep farming. Experts are studying how the parasite moves from dogs to farm animals to humans, including using GPS trackers on sheepdogs to map transmission and inform prevention efforts.

via bbc.com|

#echinococcus-granulosus #health #hydatid-disease

health26 days ago•52 min saved

Hidden hydatid cysts expose years living with a parasite in Wales

An 86-year-old Welsh sheep farmer, Meredydd Jones, says he lived with slow-growing hydatid cysts caused by a tapeworm for years and only learned of the problem after severe pain led to surgical removal of cysts in his lungs in 2018 and 2019 (he still has a liver cyst). Hydatid disease is transmitted from dogs to humans via tapeworm eggs and can have serious health consequences. Public Health Wales notes it remains uncommon but a public health concern in mid Wales, while Aberystwyth University researchers are tracking sheepdogs with GPS to understand disease transmission across farms.

via Yahoo|

#health #hydatid-cysts #hydatid-disease

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Tapeworm Extends Ant Lifespan and Rewrites Social Roles

A tapeworm parasite (Anomotaenia brevis) infects Temnothorax nylanderi ants via woodpecker droppings, causing infected workers to live up to ten times longer and be treated like queens by nestmates. The study reports queen-like changes in metabolism, immune function, and aging in the ants’ fat bodies, while brain signals don’t resemble the parasite’s peptides, suggesting the parasite influences host regulation rather than directly hijacking the brain. These findings, from gene-expression analyses of infected, uninfected, and queen ants, shed light on how infection alters physiology and social behavior; the lifecycle continues when birds ingest the infected ants.

via ScienceAlert|

#ants #gene-expression #parasites

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Backpacking trip to India leaves UK woman with 38 brain parasites, now turning ordeal into a podcast

After a 2007 backpacking trip to India, Lowri Denman developed neurocysticercosis with 38 tapeworm larvae in her brain, causing seizures, headaches, and psychiatric symptoms. She endured years of aggressive treatment, steroids, and hospitalisation, ultimately achieving seizure control by 2017 and regaining independence. Now healthier, she’s launching a podcast series called 38 Parasites and a fundraiser to raise £25,000 for a 12-episode program featuring experts in tropical diseases, neurology, and mental health.

via The Times of India|

#brain #health #mental-health

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Cardiff Woman Survives 38 Brain Parasites After India Trip

A Cardiff woman developed neurocysticercosis after a 2007 trip to India, discovering 38 tapeworm larvae in her brain that caused severe headaches, seizures and psychosis. She was treated with anti-parasitic drugs and steroids, and the parasites calcified over time; she remains on epilepsy medication but is now healthy and advocates awareness of this rare UK condition.

via BBC|

#brain-parasites #health #india-travel

health2 months ago•17 min saved

Tapeworm in the Brain Mistaken for Cancer, Case Reveals

A 60-year-old Spanish man with worsening headaches was initially diagnosed with brain metastases based on CT scans, but MRI and antibody tests later confirmed brain cysts from Taenia solium (neurocysticercosis). He improved with steroids and antiparasitic therapy, illustrating diagnostic challenges and that neurocysticercosis is a treatable cause of brain lesions even in nonendemic, high-income regions.

via Gizmodo|

#brain #cancer #health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Man Develops 'Pork Worms' in Brain Due to Bacon Habit

A 52-year-old man developed brain cysts caused by tapeworm larvae, linked to his habit of eating undercooked bacon, highlighting the health risks associated with consuming contaminated pork and the importance of food safety standards.

via Bored Panda|

#bacon #brain-cysts #health

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Breakfast Enthusiast Develops Brain Worms from Cooking Habit

A man developed brain cysts filled with tapeworm larvae after consuming undercooked bacon, leading to severe migraines and requiring intensive treatment. The case highlights the risks of eating lightly cooked pork and the importance of proper meat cooking temperatures.

via UNILAD|

#bacon #brain-cysts #cysticercosis

paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"100-Million-Year-Old Tapeworm Found Trapped in Amber"

Parasitologists in China have discovered a 100-million-year-old tapeworm fossil in amber from Myanmar, representing one of the oldest families of parasites. The well-preserved specimen, found in the intestines of a prehistoric shark or ray, could provide valuable insights into parasite evolution. While the idea of extracting DNA from the fossil to potentially recreate ancient hosts like dinosaurs raises "Jurassic Park" scenarios, the researchers are primarily focused on the scientific significance of the find for paleoparasitology and the preservation of internal structures in amber.

via Yahoo Life|

#cretaceous-period #fossil #genetic-engineering

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of 100-Million-Year-Old Preserved Creature in Amber Confirms Real-Life Jurassic Park"

Scientists have discovered a 100-million-year-old tapeworm preserved in amber, raising the possibility of extracting DNA from prehistoric hosts, similar to the concept of Jurassic Park. The rare find offers insight into ancient parasites and their potential hosts, with the tapeworm possibly originating from a marine endoparasite that became trapped in the amber after its host died on land, or from an ancient sea creature eaten by a land-roaming dinosaur.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#amber #ancient-creature #dna

health-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Undercooked Bacon Consumption Linked to Brain Tapeworm Infestation in Man"

A 52-year-old American man with a history of consuming undercooked pork presented with severe migraines, leading to the discovery of tapeworm larvae in his brain. The condition, neurocysticercosis, is caused by ingesting eggs found in the feces of humans with taeniasis. The patient was successfully treated with anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic medications after admitting to a lifelong preference for undercooked pork. The case highlights the rare but potential risk of neurocysticercosis from autoinoculation due to improper handwashing after contracting taeniasis.

via The Daily Beast|

#health-medicine #medical-case-report #neurocysticercosis

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Undercooked Bacon Linked to Parasitic Worms in Man's Brain"

A 52-year-old man in the US developed tapeworm larva in his brain, likely from consuming undercooked bacon, leading to neurocysticercosis. Despite no recent travel to endemic areas or contact with pigs, the man's habit of eating undercooked bacon and poor hand hygiene likely caused the infection. The case highlights the increasing frequency of such infections in developed countries and the importance of considering neurocysticercosis in evaluating acute changes in migraines.

via The Independent|

#brain-infection #health #neurocysticercosis

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Man's Chronic Migraines Caused by Brain-Infesting Worm Eggs

A 52-year-old man in Florida suffering from chronic migraines was found to have tapeworm eggs in his brain, causing significant swelling and cysts. The parasite likely entered his body through undercooked bacon consumption, leading to a diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. Despite not having recently traveled abroad, the man's case highlights the potential risks of consuming contaminated food. He was treated with anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medications to address the infection and swelling.

via WWMT-TV|

#chronic-migraines #health #medical-case-study

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tapeworm Infestation: The Surprising Cause of a Man's Chronic Migraines"

A 52-year-old man in Florida suffering from chronic migraines was found to have tapeworm eggs in his brain, causing significant swelling and cysts. The parasite likely entered his body through undercooked bacon consumption, leading to a diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. Despite not having recently traveled abroad, the man's doctors believe his preference for soft bacon may have been the source of the infection. He was treated with anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medications to address the swelling and eliminate the tapeworm eggs.

via KOMO News|

#chronic-migraines #health #medical-case-study

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Worm Eggs Found in Man's Brain Causing Chronic Migraines"

A Florida man suffering from chronic migraines was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworm eggs in his brain, likely contracted from consuming undercooked bacon. The patient's cysts and migraines improved after receiving anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medications, and the case was published in the American Journal of Case Reports.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#health #medical-case #migraines