A man in China recently ate sashimi. Lots of sashimi.
That man then started feeling a little… funny. He had itchy skin and a stomach ache that just wouldn’t go away.
Now, because this was a sensible man, he decided to go to the doctor to see what the delio was. The doctor examined him, did some doctor-type things and took some x-rays.
All pretty standard.
UNTIL THOSE X-RAYS REVEALED THAT THE SASHIMI-LOVING MAN’S ENTIRE BODY HAD BEEN TAKEN OVER BY HORRIFYING TAPE WORMS.
The horror. THE HORROR. (via)
The Daily Mail reports that doctors at the Guangzhou People’s Hospital attributed the man’s tapeworm INFESTATION to his love of sashimi, as the baby larvae of tapeworm is often found in freshwater fish like salmon.
Tapeworms can grow up to 15 metres in length before being noticed, and doctors say this man was lucky he discovered his infestation when he did, as once the little monsters reach the brain you’re basically DUNZO.
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An acquaintance passed away because of the effects of a sushi parasite. I don't know all the details, as our connection was distant: our mothers were neighbours. I believe she had her stomach removed and had to use peg/ tube feeding, but it didn't go well. In my opinion, raw fish sushi needs to be prepared by someone who is an expert in judging the fish, not just anyone who can roll the sushi.
So what about us that wat sushi in moderation? Has one of my favorite foods just been de-listed?