Australian scientists uncover parasitic worm lodged in woman's brain - Video
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Overview
In a groundbreaking revelation made, an Australian scientist shared details of a unique discovery wherein a parasitic worm measuring 8 cm (approximately 3 inches) was detected within the brain of a woman in Canberra. The parasite species is known to scientists as Ophidascaris robertsi.
This extraordinary finding serves to emphasize the potential dangers associated with infectious microorganisms leaping across different species.
Reference:
Hossain M, Kennedy KJ, Wilson HL, et al. Human Neural Larva Migrans Caused by Ophidascaris robertsi Ascarid. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2023;29(9):1900-1903. doi:10.3201/eid2909.230351
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751