A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain
Summary
Lowri Denman, a woman from the UK, was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, a rare brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae, after a trip to India in 2007. She discovered a tapeworm in 2010, later developed severe symptoms including seizures, and was found to have 38 parasites in her brain.Key Facts
- Neurocysticercosis is a brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.
- Lowri likely got infected during her three-month trip to India in 2007.
- She first noticed symptoms in 2010 when she found a long tapeworm after using a restaurant toilet.
- Symptoms like headaches and seizures began appearing around 2011.
- Scans revealed 38 parasites in her brain.
- Initial diagnosis was difficult and the condition is very rare in the UK.
- Treatment included anti-parasitic drugs and steroids, and she spent two weeks in hospital.
- Lowri has recovered enough to travel and be active but continues to raise awareness about the disease.
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