Overview

• A 52-year-old Florida man suffered from worsening migraines due to neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
• The rare condition was diagnosed after brain scans revealed multiple cysts, a result of the man's preference for undercooked bacon.
• Despite no recent travel to high-risk areas, the man contracted the parasite, likely due to poor hand hygiene after consuming the undercooked meat.
• Treatment with anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory medications was successful, alleviating his symptoms and clearing the cysts.
• This unusual case highlights potential public health concerns regarding neurocysticercosis in the United States, where such infections are typically rare.