"Tapeworm Infestation: The Surprising Cause of a Man's Persistent Headaches"

A 52-year-old man in the US sought medical help for severe migraines and was shocked to discover that he had a tapeworm infestation in his brain, likely contracted from eating undercooked bacon. Diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, he was treated with antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory medications, leading to the disappearance of the cysts and improvement in his migraines. This case highlights the rare occurrence of infected pork in the US and raises public health implications, with an estimated 1,320 to 5,050 cases of neurocysticercosis reported annually in the country.