Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

Stealth infection Woman’s brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.

16 Schistosoma japonicum -paired male and female worms in copula microscopy preparation. Credit: Getty | Mohammed Al Ali Schistosoma japonicum -paired male and female worms in copula microscopy preparation. Credit: Getty | Mohammed Al Ali Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Out of nowhere, a woman’s right arm and leg started shaking uncontrollably. In the moments leading up to the experience, she seemed well; she had no headache, confusion, or weakness. But for about a minute, half of her body juddered.