How brain worms can cause seizures in children: Neurologist breaks down risks, symptoms, and prevention
A common parasitic infection, neurocysticercosis, is increasingly causing seizures in children, often mistaken for other neurological issues. Ingesting pork tapeworm eggs from contaminated food or soil leads to brain inflammation, triggering seizures. Experts stress that meticulous food hygiene, like thorough washing and cooking of vegetables, is crucial for prevention, not just for individual health but for community well-being.
A common parasitic infection, neurocysticercosis, is increasingly causing seizures in children, often mistaken for other neurological issues. Ingesting pork tapeworm eggs from contaminated food or soil leads to brain inflammation, triggering seizures. Experts stress that meticulous food hygiene, like thorough washing and cooking of vegetables, is crucial for prevention, not just for individual health but for community well-being.
