Ep 5. There's a Maggot in My Head

There's a Maggot in My Head episode of Monsters Inside Me season 8 follows the story of a man named Jason who is suffering from a severe headache and a strange sensation in his head. He doesn't know what is going on, even after visiting numerous doctors and undergoing multiple medical tests, until one day a maggot pops out of his head. The doctors are horrified and scramble to figure out how this happened and what to do next.

As the medical team delves deeper into Jason's case, they discover that he has a rare parasitic infection called myiasis. This is caused by a type of fly laying eggs in a person's skin, which then hatch into maggots that feed on the host's tissue. In Jason's case, the fly larvae had burrowed into his scalp and made their way into his brain.

The medical team works quickly to remove the maggots and clean out the infection. However, the road to recovery is long and difficult. Jason suffers from pain, seizures, and memory loss as a result of the damage to his brain. He must undergo multiple surgeries and take numerous medications in order to regain his health.

Throughout the episode, the viewer sees the impact that this rare and terrifying infection has not only on Jason but on his entire family. The fear and uncertainty they experience while waiting for a diagnosis and treatment is palpable. Watching them struggle with the aftermath and long-term effects of this illness is heart-wrenching.

There's a Maggot in My Head is a prime example of the complexities of the human body and the devastating effects of parasitic infections. It serves as a warning to viewers to take caution when traveling to areas where such infections are common and to seek medical attention immediately if they suspect they may have been infected.