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‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery (www.theguardian.com)

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Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

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[–] Kolrami 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The article doesn't really get into it, but the paper they linked to goes into further detail to answer your question.

The patient received 2 days of ivermectin (200 µg/kg/d) and 4 weeks of albendazole (400 mg 2×/d). She was given a weaning course of dexamethasone (starting 4 mg 2×/d) over 10 weeks, while all other immunosuppression was discontinued. Six months after surgery (3 months after ceasing dexamethasone), the patient’s PBEC remained normal. Neuropsychiatric symptoms had improved but persisted.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/9/23-0351_article