Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders Season 1 Episode 3

Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders Season 1 Episode 3 The Brain Hijacker

  • January 3, 2017

Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders is a medical documentary series that revolves around real-life cases of people who are infested with parasites, viruses, and bacteria that invade their bodies, with the most severe cases infecting the brain. Each episode of the show follows the journey of patients who are struggling to identify and cure their invasive diseases while doctors work tirelessly to help them combat their infections. In this episode of Brain Invaders Season 1, we explore the case of a young girl whose life is turned upside down when a mysterious illness infiltrates her brain.

The episode, entitled "The Brain Hijacker," introduces us to the patient, a bubbly and energetic young girl named Sarah who suddenly begins to experience frightening hallucinations and seizures. Her parents rush her to the hospital, where they are told that Sarah has been infected with a rare parasite known as Toxocara, commonly found in the feces of infected dogs and cats. The parasite has entered Sarah's bloodstream and managed to cross the blood-brain barrier, making it exceedingly difficult to treat.

As Sarah's symptoms continue to worsen, doctors struggle to pinpoint the exact location of the parasite in her brain. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, they are finally able to identify the exact area where the parasite has taken up residence. The team of doctors must now perform a highly risky operation to remove the parasite without causing any further damage to Sarah's brain.

The episode takes us through the grueling process of Sarah's operation, and the long road to recovery that follows. We see Sarah's family rallying around her, providing her with the love and emotional support she needs to fight the deadly parasite that has invaded her body. With heartwarming and emotional moments, we watch as Sarah gradually recovers under the watchful eye of her doctors and family.

The Brain Hijacker is a compelling episode of Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders, as we delve into the complexities of a rare parasite attacking the brain of a young girl. The episode is both informative and educational as it shows just how vulnerable the human body can be to invasive illnesses and how doctors manage to heal patients with breakthrough treatments. The medical science behind the treatment of Sarah's parasite is fascinating and thought-provoking, making this episode a must-watch for those interested in medical science.

In conclusion, The Brain Hijacker is a gripping episode of Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders that showcases the resilience, strength, and bravery of a young girl fighting a rare and deadly parasite in her brain. The episode is both educational and informative as we get to learn about the complex nature of the human brain and the deadly diseases that can infect it. The show creates awareness about these lesser-known diseases and the importance of medical science in combating them. This episode is not to be missed for those interested in the medical world and science.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 3, 2017
  • Language
    English