Ep 7. Holiday From Hell

Holiday From Hell is the seventh episode of the seventh season of Monsters Inside Me. This episode revolves around individuals whose vacations become catastrophic because of the unseen creatures that attack them. From parasitic infections to venomous spider bites, each victim shares their horrifying experience of trying to overcome the ill effects of different organisms.

One of the stories follows a young woman who returns from her holiday in Mexico to find that her ears are clogged with fluid, and she is unable to hear anything. After visiting multiple doctors, she finally discovers that she has been infected with a parasite called Chagas disease, which is transmitted through bugs that reside in the walls of the homes in Central and South America. The medical team battles to cure her of this life-threatening illness, but she has to endure a long and painful journey back to good health.

In another account, a family vacation in Tanzania turns into a nightmare when a young girl is bitten by a venomous spider while sleeping. Her parents watch in horror as her body bloats and her skin turns red and blistered. They race to find emergency medical care in a foreign country where they don't speak the local language. With no time to waste, the medical team has to act quickly to combat the spider venom that is quickly spreading through her body.

A couple, on their honeymoon in Thailand, find their idyllic trip dashed when they both unexpectedly contract a strange parasitic infection that causes them to have bouts of uncontrollable diarrhea. As their symptoms worsen, neither of them can leave the bathroom for long enough to seek medical help, but once they do, they realize that they have been infected with a rare and highly infectious disease called giardiasis that is notorious for spreading through contaminated water sources.

For travelers, this episode is a sobering reminder of the dangers that lurk in unsuspecting places. In just a moment, a carefree holiday can turn into a medical emergency. Monsters Inside Me season 7 episode 7, Holiday From Hell, is a must-watch for anyone who loves to travel or is curious about the inner workings of the human body. The show is informative, gripping and teaches people to be more careful while traveling and to always seek medical attention when they suspect something is wrong.