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Health & Wellness · United Kingdom
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Aug 2023
Australia: For the first time a live worm was found in a human brain
A woman in Australia was found to have a live 8‑centimetre Ophidascaris robertsi worm in her brain, the first documented human infection of this kind. Doctors removed the parasite during surgery after scans revealed an unusual lesion, and experts believe she contracted it from contaminated Warrigal greens carrying snake parasite eggs. The case highlights increasing risks of zoonotic diseases as human activity encroaches on wildlife habitats. Researchers emphasize the need for stronger monitoring and public‑health readiness as emerging infections continue to rise.
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