A Filipino rice farmer presented with seizures and was diagnosed with neuroschistosomiasis, a rare parasitic brain infection caused by Schistosoma japonicum. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis after MRI revealed brain nodules and lab tests showed eggs developing tails, a hallmark of the parasite's life cycle. The case was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Background
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide, with S. japonicum prevalent in parts of Asia. Neuroschistosomiasis is a rare complication where parasite eggs migrate to the central nervous system, often causing seizures or focal neurological deficits.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026 at 05:42 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10