In some parts of the world , the worm can infect the brain .
In the western region , the most common infection is cysticercosis . Once someone eating food contaminated by Cysticercus eggs , liquid eggs embedded and stomach causing larval form .
The larvae enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body , including the brain .
The larvae develop into cysts which can cause headaches and seizures .
If the cyst degeneration and larvae die , there will be inflammation , swelling and neurological abnormalities .
Schistosomiasis is a worm infection that can cause seizures , neurological dysfunction and increased pressure in the brain .
Ekinokokosis is an infection that causes the formation of large cysts in the brain and cause a variety of neurological disorders and seizures .
Koenurosis is an infection that causes the formation of cysts , which can block the flow of fluid around the brain .
These infections can be controlled with drugs ( eg praziquantel and albendazole ) , but sometimes need surgery to remove the cyst .
