Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent revelation about a past brain parasite infection has brought attention to the global burden of parasitic worm diseases. In a 2012 deposition, the U.S. presidential candidate claimed that a worm had eaten a portion of his brain before dying, causing him to experience mental fogginess and memory loss.
While the specific type of worm in RFK Jr.’s case remains unknown, experts suggest it could have been a form of cysticercosis, a disease caused by tapeworms commonly found in undercooked pork.
LMAO @JasonMillerinDC: “If RFK Jr. has a worm in his brain, I can only imagine what Joe Biden has in his brain…”
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— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) May 9, 2024
Tapeworm larvae can spread throughout the body, causing various health issues depending on the affected tissues, such as blurred vision, weak muscles, and cognitive problems.
Parasitic worm infections are a significant global health concern, with over a billion people affected worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Neglected tropical diseases, many of which are caused by parasitic worms, impact 1.7 billion people, with over 200 million people in Africa alone suffering from bilharzia, a disease that can lead to anemia, blood in urine, and cognitive issues.
Preventative measures, such as good food hygiene, hand-washing, and sanitation, can help combat these infections. Treatment options, including drugs like praziquantel and albendazole, are available and effective in killing the parasites and reversing some of the disease’s pathological manifestations.
Dead Worm Found In RFK Jr.’s Brain Already Polling Higher Than Biden In 11 States https://t.co/v1STabjycx pic.twitter.com/pABxmnMsgr
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) May 8, 2024
