Monsters Inside Me Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. Outbreak

  • TV-PG
  • July 8, 2009
  • 44 min
  •   (14)

Monsters Inside Me is a television series that focuses on strange and terrifying stories of people all over the world who have been infected by bizarre and deadly parasites. Every episode follows multiple stories of individuals who have fallen victim to these invasive creatures and the ingenious specialists who help them battle against them.

Season 1, Episode 2 of Monsters Inside Me, titled "Outbreak," takes us on a journey through the lives of three brave people whose bodies have been invaded by dangerous parasites. Each individual shares a harrowing tale of sickness, fear and survival.

The first case is that of a young woman who is a popular cheerleader. She becomes gravely ill a few days after attending a cheerleading competition. The disease starts with a fever and a terrible rash. Doctors diagnose her with meningitis, but her condition continues to worsen, and she experiences extreme headaches, delirium and hallucinations. Eventually, her speech and motor skills decline, and she is rushed to intensive care. Her family is devastated as they watch her decline. As medical professionals struggle to diagnose and treat her unique condition, a team of experts work tirelessly to figure out what is happening inside her body. Through the use of limited diagnostic testing equipment, they finally piece together the shocking truth about what's eating her from the inside out.

The second case is that of a man who becomes infected with an aggressive parasite after travelling to a rural area in Africa. He contracts the parasite from a tiny fly that lays its eggs under his skin. Slowly, his leg begins to swell and he experiences sensations of movement within his skin. Despite being treated with a potent cocktail of antibiotics, his health continues to decline, and he is eventually hospitalized. In an effort to save his leg, a team of doctors performs an experimental surgery that involves pulling out the entire worm. The operation is successful, but the experience leaves him with a newfound appreciation for the limits of modern medicine.

The third and final case in the episode follows a woman who contracts what she thinks is a common cold. At first, the symptoms of the disease seem to be ordinary - fatigue, body aches, and a sore throat - but things quickly spiral out of control. Within weeks, she begins to experience a range of strange and inexplicable symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, and high fever. Despite seeing several doctors, none of them can seem to pinpoint what illness ails her. Her situation is so dire that she is put into a medically-induced coma. Ultimately, a team of experienced doctors manage to extract a sample of her blood and send it for testing, which reveals a harsh and unexpected diagnosis: the woman has a rare, tick-borne disease that has never been seen before in North America.

Despite the torment, shock and fear experienced by the individuals in this episode, their stories end on a positive note. Thanks to the incredible work of leading medical professionals and experts who employ all of the cutting-edge tools of modern science - as well as some solid detective work - each of the patients gets the attention, care and support that they need to fight their parasitic foes. Ultimately, this episode of Monsters Inside Me highlights both the ever-present risks of rare and uncharted diseases and the unwavering bravery and commitment of those who fight them.

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Monsters Inside Me, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on Animal Planet. You can also buy, rent Monsters Inside Me on demand at Google Play online.
  • First Aired
    July 8, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English