Encephalosis

Encephalosis is an infectious disease caused by larvae of tapeworms from the family Taeniidae. These larvae (cysticerci) migrate to the human or animal brain and cause inflammation and tissue damage.

The disease is common in animals that eat raw or undercooked meat containing larvae. In humans, encephalosis is less common, more often in developing countries with poor sanitary conditions.

The main symptoms of encephalosis: headache, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, visual and hearing impairment, behavioral disorders. Diagnosed using blood tests and CT/MRI of the brain.

Treatment consists of surgically removing the larvae and prescribing antiparasitic drugs. Prevention - thorough heat treatment of meat, adherence to personal hygiene rules. Encephalosis is dangerous due to the development of severe complications and death.