A man was hospitalized with worsening migraines only to find out they were caused by parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain — and researchers believe he was infected by eating undercooked bacon.

The unidentified 52-year-old American man consulted doctors about changes in his usual migraines over four months, according to a study in the American Journal of Case Reports published Thursday. The migraines became more frequent, severe and unresponsive to medication.

The patient was admitted to the hospital for testing. CT scans revealed numerous cystic foci, which are fluid-filled sacs in the brain. Cysticercosis cyst antibody tests returned positive, and the man was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, the study said.

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      10 months ago

      Not flaccid, I want crispy edges but goddamn, bacon you can sit and chew for awhile is amazing. Burnt/“crispy” bacon just crumbles and, in my possibly tapeworm adled brain, deprives you of sweet bacony goodness.

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        10 months ago

        Exactly. Crispy edges for that maillard flavor, but still chewy means the fat coats your mouth and leaves that long lasting savory bacon flavor even after a sip of coffee.

        Crispy might as well be eating a bottle of bacon bits. It’s just disappointing dry dust with a flavor that disappears almost immediately.

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        10 months ago

        Try rendering bits & ends with balsamic vinegar; slowly and never letting it scorch, and you’ll have yourself some of the best gawdamn candy there is. 🤘🏽