A US doctor has shared a shocking CT scan revealing the disturbing effects of undercooked pork on the human body.

Dr. Sam Ghali, an emergency physician, posted the image online, challenging his followers to identify the diagnosis. The scan showed a severe parasitic infection in the patient's legs caused by eating undercooked pork.

The patient was diagnosed with cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by ingesting larval cysts of Taenia Solium, also known as the pork tapeworm.

Dr. Ghali explained that humans become infected with T. Solium by ingesting cysts found in undercooked pork. After several weeks, these cysts evolve into mature adult tapeworms in the gastrointestinal tract. The adult tapeworms then shed eggs, which are excreted into human feces. If these eggs are ingested via fecal-oral transmission, it can lead to the development of cysticercosis.

Dr. Ghali emphasized the importance of thoroughly cooking pork to avoid such infections.

Hygiene and infection prevention:

Dr. Ghali stressed that inadequate hygiene practices, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and free roaming pigs, play a substantial role in transmission of Taenia solium parasite.

According to World Health Organization, Approximately 50 million people are infected with Taenia solium each year, resulting around 50,000 fatalities.

Cysticercosis is a serious parasitic infection that can cause severe symptoms, including:

1. Seizures

2. Muscle weakness

3. Vision problems

4. Swelling of brain and spinal cord

The infection can be treated with antiparasitic medications, but it's crucial to seek medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

If left untreated could lead to serious complications like:

1. Hydrocephalous

2. Epilepsy

3. Neurological damage

This case highlights the importance of food safety and proper cooking techniques to prevent parasitic infections. It's essential to cook pork to an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) to ensure that any parasites are killed.

(Input from various sources)

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