Mumbai faces a rising threat of neurocysticercosis due to monsoon floods, warn doctors. The brain infection, caused by pork ...

Mumbai faces a rising threat of neurocysticercosis, a brain-damaging tapeworm infection, exacerbated by monsoon rains and poor sanitation. Doctors warn that consuming contaminated food or water can ...

In monsoon, poor food hygiene is common; tapeworm larvae often spread through undercooked pork and unwashed vegetables.