Story highlights
Raw blood pudding, a popular dish in Vietnam, poses significant risks due to potential parasite infestations from undercooked or uncooked food.
A 58-year-old Vietnamese woman survived after consuming “Tiet canh,” a dish made from raw blood and cooked meat, only to later discover worms in her brain.
The medical team at Dang Van Ngu Hospital found worms infesting her limbs and brain through multiple tests and scans.
The Story:
Prepare to be shocked by the harrowing tale of a Vietnamese woman who faced a living nightmare after trying the delicacy “Tiet canh” – raw blood pudding mixed with cooked meat. Unaware of the consequences, she soon found herself with parasitic worms invading her body, even reaching her brain. Despite the odds, this anonymous woman from An Binh commune near Hanoi miraculously survived the unimaginable ordeal.
Figure: The worm infestation had infected her arms and legs, and had made its way to the woman’s brain
Surviving the Horror
The woman prepared the meal herself, but shortly after, she experienced severe headaches and loss of balance. Rushed to the hospital, the shocking truth was revealed through scans – parasitic worms were actively moving under her skin and had infiltrated her brain.
Dr. Tran Huy Tho, the hospital’s deputy director, confirmed the parasite contraction from consuming raw blood pudding. Prompt medical attention saved her from potential paralysis or worse.
Raw blood pudding is a Vietnamese delicacy, but safe cooking is crucial. Dr. Tho emphasizes basic safeguards to avoid mistaken neurological or psychiatric diagnoses, leading to misguided therapy and potential brain damage.
The woman disclosed consuming raw blood pudding monthly, believing self-cooking would ensure safety.
Fortunately, she has been discharged from the hospital and prescribed medication.
Reference
- Parasitic worms found swarming underneath woman’s skin and buried in her brain. [Cited: 14 April 2023]. Available at: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/parasitic-worms-found-swarming-underneath-29687633
