Brain Tapeworms, Not Just Science Fiction [VIDEO]

This falls under the category of stuff I wish I didn't read and it also might make you second guess eating. Brain Tapeworms are as disgusting as they sound. They enter your blood stream, and like a zombie, they crave your tasty brain. So how do they enter your blood stream? They usually enter the body through undercooked pork in the larva stage. Want to avoid them? Wash your hands after touching raw meat and make sure your meat is cooked thoroughly.

Dr. Theodore Nash said that it is hard to tell how many people are playing host to these creatures. He estimates about 2,000 people in the US carry the parasite and he says about 29 million people in Latin America could be hosts.

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