Doctors in Bhopal successfully removed an inch long live insect from the eye of a local person. According to doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the 35 -year -old man had been facing problems for several days, who was suffering from the loss of vision and redness.

Doctors said that the man complained of eye irritation and swelling and visited several clinics, where he was given eye drops and medicines, but his condition did not improve. Subsequently, a detailed examination was done, where doctors were surprised to see a living worm inside his eye, in the Viterus Gel – clear substance outside the retina.

Doctors said that surgery removed the worm, but it was extremely challenging as it was constantly trying to escape. The surgeons said that they used a high-stake laser to prevent the worm from moving forward without damaging the eye. After that, he carefully removed it using a vitraratinal surgery technique.

How did the worm enter the man’s eye?

According to doctors, the worm -identity Gongostoma spinigerA parasite that enters the human body through eating raw or undercurrent meat – was the treve for his eye.

According to research, the worm can travel to different parts of the body including the skin, brain and eyes, causing serious issues such as vision loss, stroke, and seizures.

Doctors advise against eating raw and without meat

Gnathostomiasis is a rare zoonotic infection in humans due to the ingestion of the third stage larvae of nematodes, usually found in raw or poorly ripe meat or contaminated water.

When you eat raw or undercurcate meat containing larvae, they grow in adult insects in the small intestine within weeks. These larvae then travel to different parts of the body through the bloodstream and bury themselves in muscle tissue.

Ways to reduce the risk of worms from food

You cannot tell that the meat you are eating, only in the insects looking at it, because the parasite can only be seen with a microscope. However, there are many things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting infected. According to doctors, a basic thing is that you make sure to wash your hands with soap and water before and after touching raw meat or any food.

In addition, make sure to cook any meat you eat, especially pork, well. After washing your thermometer with soap and water, use a food thermometer to cook at recommended temperatures. For pork, the recommended temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. For birds such as chicken, ducks, swans, partries, or pheasants, the recommended temperature is 180 degrees Fahrenheit for the entire birds.

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