By analyzing an ultrasound performed on a 26-year-old young man, doctors discovered “dancing” worms in his scrotum. They released a short video of this phenomenon.
He probably didn’t expect such an announcement. Taken from pain in one of his testicles, a young man of 26 years, from New Delhi in India, went to a health facility in order to put an end to this evil as soon as possible. Quickly taken care of, he then underwent an ultrasound.
And there, amazement among the doctors. As related by Daily mailthey were shocked to see “linear structures move” in his scrotum, movements described as “a dance”. Afterwards, they took some liquid out of it to examine it under a microscope, an analysis which revealed the presence of a horde of living worms, scientifically named Wuchereria bancrofti. The patient actually suffered from lymphatic filariasis and was prescribed a three-week antiparasitic treatment. When he returned, the worms were gone.
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An infection triggered by mosquito bites
Worm infections are triggered by mosquito bites, which transfer them into the bloodstream. As reminded the world health organizationlymphatic filariasis impairs the lymphatic system and can cause an abnormal increase in the volume of certain parts of the body, resulting in pain and sometimes even severe disability.
Globally, 863 million people in 47 countries are at risk of lymphatic filariasis. Parasitic worm infections are relatively common in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
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