‘Oh my God’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery

"Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

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The patient, a 64-year-old woman from south-eastern New South Wales, was first admitted to her local hospital in late January 2021 after suffering three weeks of abdominal pain and diarrhoea, followed by a constant dry cough, fever and night sweats.

By 2022, her symptoms also included forgetfulness and depression, prompting a referral to Canberra hospital. An MRI scan of her brain revealed abnormalities requiring surgery."

https://www.theguardian.com/austral...mans-brain-australia-depression-forgetfulness

 

But I'm sure the 'proper' diagnosis should be "parasitic infection with FND overlay"...

 

I’m sure you’re right. After all There’s always a psychological dimension to every physical health issue. Or so I hear

 

The stuff of nightmares. Thought I'd probably take a brain worm over this M.E hell.

 

New nightmare fuel.

 

I don't think I'm reading the article for this one.