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Lowri Denman recovers after contracting 38 brain parasites in India

Lowri Denman recovers after contracting 38 brain parasites in India

After contracting 38 parasitic cysts from a pork tapeworm in India, Lowri Denman has overcome a decade of neurological and psychiatric illness to advocate for others.

Health ·2 Jul 2026, 06:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Cardiff woman survives 38 brain parasites contracted during India trip

Cardiff woman survives 38 brain parasites contracted during India trip

A Cardiff woman reveals her long-term battle with neurocysticercosis after medical imaging confirmed 38 parasites were residing in her brain.

Health ·1 Jul 2026, 10:33 ·Lina Park 3 min read