Shocking X-ray Reveals Human Body Infested With Tapeworm Larvae
The condition occurred after the patient consumed undercooked pork, allowing the taenia solium parasite to form larval cysts in soft tissues.
‘Insane X-ray’ shows tapeworm larvae inside human body. What mistake of the patient led to this?
The patient’s condition, identified as cysticercosis, was caused by larval cysts of taenia solium (pork tapeworm) after consuming raw or undercooked pork.
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‘Insane X-ray’ shows body filled with tapeworm larvae — ER doc reveals patient’s big mistake
“This is a condition known as cysticercosis. Essentially, these are larval cysts of taenia solium — also known as the pork tapeworm.” He explained that the unnamed patient developed the ...
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What is cysticercosis and does eating undercooked meat cause it?
The cysts can infect various parts of the body causing a condition known as cysticercosis. When they infect the brain, such as in the US patient’s case, the condition is known as ...