"Undercooked Bacon Linked to Tapeworm Eggs in Man's Brain"

A Florida man's persistent migraines led to the discovery of tapeworm eggs in his brain, likely caused by his habit of consuming undercooked bacon. The man was treated with antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory medications and is on the road to recovery. Neurocysticercosis, the condition caused by the tapeworm infection, is highly rare in the U.S. and can lead to seizures and hospitalization. The CDC is ramping up efforts to identify and treat patients with tapeworm infections to reduce the economic burden on healthcare.