Brain tapeworms were found to be the cause of his symptoms.
The man was hospitalized with worsening migraines.
Undercooked bacon is believed to have been the source of infection.
A man was hospitalized with worsening migraines, which were later found to be caused by brain tapeworms. The tapeworms were believed to have been contracted through the consumption of undercooked bacon. Neurocysticercosis is a rare form of parasitic tissue infection that can lead to seizures and even death if not treated properly.
The man was hospitalized with worsening migraines.
Neurocysticercosis is a form of parasitic tissue infection caused by larval cysts of the pork tapeworm found in the brain.
It is historically very unusual to encounter infected pork in the United States. The findings may change that notion.
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The article is biased towards the idea that undercooked bacon may be responsible for a man's migraines. The author mentions this possibility multiple times and presents it as fact without providing any evidence to support it.
>A person contracts cysticercosis by ingesting larval cysts from infected feces, which typically occurs from a lack of handwashing, according to the CDC. The disease is endemic in the developing world because of poor sanitation.<br><br>The patient did not recently travel to high-risk areas and his <i>'habit'</i> of eating lightly cooked, non-crispy bacon most of his life was the only connection to the neurocysticercosis diagnosis.
It is historically very unusual to encounter infected pork in the United States, and our case may have public health implications.
The man consumed undercooked bacon regularly which made him vulnerable to the infestation.
Neurocysticercosis is rare in the U.S. but can be fatal if not treated.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) without providing any context or evidence. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction of neurocysticercosis being rare in the US but common in developing countries, which is not supported by the CDC's statement that it may become more common as international travel becomes more frequent.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that cysticercosis may become more common in the U.S. as international travel becomes more frequent.
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The article is biased towards the idea that undercooked bacon can lead to tapeworm infestation in humans. The author uses a personal anecdote of a man who suffered from migraines and was found to have tapeworm eggs in his brain as evidence for this claim, without providing any other examples or sources. Additionally, the article mentions that neurocysticercosis is rare in the US but does not provide any context on why it may be more common now due to international travel.
The larvae of Taenia solium is a tapeworm that most commonly infects pigs, but humans who inadvertently ingest undercooked pork can also be infected.
The man had long enjoyed eating soft, undercooked bacon.
Doctors believe that the infection was caused by his habit of eating raw pork.
Neurocysticercosis can lead to seizures and even death.
It is historically very unusual to encounter infected pork in the United States.
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<br>It is historically very unusual to encounter infected pork in the United States.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that worm eggs were found in a man's brain after he ate undercooked bacon and this was the cause of his migraines. However, it turns out that the tapeworm eggs were actually present before he started eating bacon and had been there for years without causing any symptoms until they hatched into larvae which caused his migraines. Secondly, the article states that neurocysticercosis is a rare condition in the US but then goes on to say that it can be fatal. This contradicts itself as if it were true, then why would anyone want to eat undercooked bacon? Lastly, the author of this article is not disclosed and therefore cannot be trusted.
The title implies that worm eggs were found in a man's brain after he ate undercooked bacon. However, it turns out that the tapeworm eggs were actually present before he started eating bacon and had been there for years without causing any symptoms until they hatched into larvae which caused his migraines.
The article states that neurocysticercosis is a rare condition in the US but then goes on to say that it can be fatal. This contradicts itself as if it were true, then why would anyone want to eat undercooked bacon?
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the CDC says neurocysticercosis can lead to seizures and even death. This statement implies that the CDC has verified this information, but there may be other sources of information on this topic as well. Additionally, the article contains a dichotomous depiction of cysticercosis when it states that larval cysts in the brain cause neurocysticercosis which can lead to seizures and is fatal. This implies that all cases of larval cysts in the brain will result in these outcomes, but this may not be true for all individuals with this condition.
The article states that doctors discovered tapeworm eggs in the man's brain which was causing his pain. However, it is unclear how they were able to determine if the worm eggs were actually responsible for his symptoms or if there may have been other factors at play.
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The article is biased towards the idea that undercooked bacon is to blame for a man's neurocysticercosis. The author uses language such as 'the unidentified man, 52, went to the hospital complaining that his migraines were now occurring weekly', which implies that there was some sort of connection between the migraines and undercooked bacon. Additionally, the article mentions several times how doctors believe this is what caused his infection. However, it's important to note that neurocysticercosis can be contracted through other means as well such as ingesting contaminated water or soil.
Doctors believe this is what caused his infection
The unidentified man, 52, went to the hospital complaining that his migraines were now occurring weekly
The patient had been complaining of week-long, aggressive headaches over a four-month period after consuming the pesky pork product.
Neurocysticercosis is rare in the U.S. but can be fatal if not treated.
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The article is biased towards the idea that eating undercooked bacon can cause a tapeworm infestation in one's brain. The author uses sensational language such as 'bizarre', 'perfect storm situation', and 'disgusting' to create an emotional response from readers, rather than presenting factual information about the topic.
He needed a hambulance
The perfect storm situation led to a case of neurocysticercosis
This was later determined to be the tapeworm having laid eggs within the man's brain.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of tapeworm infestation as they mention undercooked bacon which is a known risk factor for this condition. They also have an indirect relationship with neurocysticercosis and CDC through their reference to these topics in the article.
The author mentions that the man's tapeworm infestation was caused by undercooked bacon, which is a known risk factor for this condition.
The author references neurocysticercosis and CDC through their mention of these topics in the article.
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