8cm worm found in Australian woman's brain

[TeessideCleveland]

Both woman and worm recovering after surgery
Doctor said it was a 'once in a career' discovery

‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery

Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

www.theguardian.com

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

Can't have been pleasant for the worm being trapped in an Australian woman. I wonder if it was trying to go bush

 

[sweet_left_foot]

So many questions...

What size was it when ingested?
How did it get into her brain?
What does it eat?
Does it need counselling?

 

[Redwurzel]

Wow - not something you would find in Stewarts Park.

I have concerned now about the carton of brambles I picked and eat last week.

Her sypmtoms suggest breathing problems when sleeping - probably not the worm causing the problem.