Florida Man's Severe Migraines Linked to Rare Parasitic Brain Infection

A Florida man's persistent migraines were diagnosed as neurocysticercosis, caused by a tapeworm infection from undercooked bacon.

A 52-year-old Florida man suffered from worsening migraines due to neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
The rare condition was diagnosed after brain scans revealed multiple cysts, a result of the man's preference for undercooked bacon.
Despite no recent travel to high-risk areas, the man contracted the parasite, likely due to poor hand hygiene after consuming the undercooked meat.
Treatment with anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory medications was successful, alleviating his symptoms and clearing the cysts.
This unusual case highlights potential public health concerns regarding neurocysticercosis in the United States, where such infections are typically rare.