She thought she had jet lag. Doctors found parasitic worms in her brain.
Severe burning sensations and confusion were later attributed to rat lungworm, which is often transmitted through snails and slugs, a case study revealed.
Woman, 30, infected by brain worms on trip to Hawaii — the symptoms that sent her to the hospital
A New England woman was struck with mysterious symptoms after returning from a three-week vacation, and doctors discovered ...
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DNR warns of invasive snail that could carry harmful worm
Wildlife authorities are asking for anglers, boaters and lake visitors across Georgia to help prevent the spread of invasive snail species.
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Conch Snails Strangely Have Excellent Eyesight, Which Helps Them Quickly Leap Away From Predators
The ocean is full of surprises, with one of them being the abilities of the big-eyed conch snail. Usually, snails […] ...
Burning in woman’s legs turned out to be slug parasites migrating to her brain
In a case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors explain how they figured out the source of her ...
Woman’s mystery illness traced to brain-infesting parasitic worm
Doctors were baffled. It was the start of a medical mystery that’s the subject of a New England Journal of Medicine case ...
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources warns of harmful invasive snail species
Georgia officials say these species can harbor a type of worm that can potentially cause illness in humans if eaten.
Ancient worm-like bug crowned 'Bug of the Year'
The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered ...
Bug of the Year 2025 goes to the New Zealand velvet worm
The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered in velvety blue colouration and orange spots, is estimated to have been ...