They find 100 eggs of a parasite in the brain of a girl who has suffered headaches

An Indian minor, who was suffering from severe headaches and epileptic seizures six months ago, had 100 eggs of the parasite known as a tapeworm in her brain, discovered the doctors of the 39, hospital

. scanned his brain doctors discovered 100 cysts that were actually parasite eggs and had migrated from his stomach .

The existence of these cysts caused inflammation in his brain, as well as problems the time to breathe and walk . According to the specialist, the minor was hospitalized and almost unconscious.

Dr. Praveen Gupta, a neurologist at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, pointed out that "such an infection is caused by the accidental consumption of food infested with tapeworms". 19659002] "When eggs reach the brain through the nervous system, they cause neurocysticercosis, which is characterized by severe headaches, seizures and confusion."

The doctor added that this disease is caused by the consumption of fruit and poorly washed vegetables, as well as the undercooked meat infected by the pork tapeworm.

Fortunately, the treatment helped the girl recover and she was able to go back to school. (Telefe News)