Recently, CT scans of patients infected with a parasite called Nangmichung have become a topic of interest.

 

On the 28th (local time), according to foreign media such as The Sun, Sam Galli, an emergency physician at the University of Florida, shared an image of a patient's leg with a nematode infection on his X account (formerly Twitter). The photo showed a patient who had been infected after eating undercooked pork contaminated with parasites. Sam Galli stated, "It is important to know that nematode infections can be transmitted not only through the mouth but also via feces," and added, "It can be transmitted when an infected person uses the bathroom and then, without proper handwashing, shares food with others or through water contaminated with fecal matter."

Furthermore, he said, "Larvae can exit the intestines and spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. The most common sites are the brain, eyes, subcutaneous tissue, and skeletal muscles." Larvae that have settled in the body can form calcified cysts that feel like hard lumps under the skin. On CT scans, these calcified cysts appear as white oval-shaped rice grains, which are actually formed by the larvae. Dr. Sam Galli stated, "The prognosis for cysticercosis is generally good, but unfortunately, in some cases, it can be fatal," adding, "It is estimated that 50 million people are infected worldwide each year, with about 50,000 deaths." He further advised, "Always wash your hands thoroughly and avoid raw or undercooked pork."

 

There are often cases of parasitic infections caused by eating undercooked pork. To prevent cysticercosis, it is recommended to cook pork thoroughly until fully cooked. It is also important to wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat, as parasites from raw meat can be transferred to the hands. Hands should be washed with soap under running water for at least 30 seconds, including between the fingers and under the nails.

 

 

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A parasite that resembles a rice grain

It's enough to make you shudder.

Imagine that parasites are moving around inside your body.

It's really terrible.

 

Ate undercooked pork

I was scolded by my parents for being a parasite.

 

So, pork is better than other meats.

I'm just getting used to eating it properly..

 

You should also make handwashing a daily habit.