A 60-year-old man in Spain visited a doctor due to a persistent headache that began two weeks earlier and worsened over time. He also reported subtle behavioral changes. A neurological examination revealed a mild delay in his movements, while blood tests showed elevated IgE levels, indicating possible allergic or parasitic issues. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed multiple lesions in his brain along with swelling. Initially, doctors suspected metastatic cancer, but further investigation led to the discovery of a parasitic infection. This case was documented in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Spanish man diagnosed with brain lesions found to have parasitic infection
A 60-year-old man in Spain presented with a severe headache and behavioral changes. Initial tests suggested brain cancer, but further examination revealed he had a parasitic infection instead. This case is reported in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
Spanish man diagnosed with brain lesions found to have parasitic infection