Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suffers from Parasitic Brain Infection
Candidate's Health Issues Raise Concerns
Campaign Confirms Diagnosis
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been diagnosed with a parasitic brain infection caused by a pork tapeworm, his campaign confirmed Wednesday. The diagnosis comes after Kennedy experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including seizures and memory loss.
"The doctor believed that the abnormality seen on his scans was caused by a worm that got into my brain," Kennedy said in a statement. "I'm relieved to finally have a diagnosis and to know that there is a treatment available."
The type of brain infection Kennedy has, known as neurocysticercosis, is caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm. The larvae can travel through the bloodstream to the brain, where they can form cysts. These cysts can cause a variety of symptoms, including seizures, headaches, memory loss, and vision problems.
Kennedy's diagnosis highlights the global problem of parasitic infections in the brain. According to the World Health Organization, neurocysticercosis is one of the leading causes of epilepsy in developing countries. The infection is often preventable by cooking pork thoroughly and avoiding contact with contaminated water or soil.
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