Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season

Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders is a compelling docu-series that airs on Animal Planet. The show follows the brave individuals who have been afflicted by some of the most rare and bizarre parasitic infections in the world. Each episode features a different case of a person who has contracted a parasitic infection and the harrowing journey to diagnose and treat the condition. The show is a fascinating blend of science and first-person storytelling that provides a unique perspective on the world of parasites and their impact on human health.

The episodes of Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders each focus on a different person's experience with a parasitic infection that has invaded their brain. In each case, the parasitic infection causes a range of symptoms that are often misdiagnosed as other conditions. Some of the symptoms include memory loss, headaches, seizures, and even changes in personality. As the infection progresses, it can become life-threatening, causing irreparable damage to the brain and other vital organs.

The show's host and experts in the field of parasitology explain the science behind each case, including how the parasites enter the body, what they do once they're inside, and how they're eventually diagnosed and treated. The show also features stunning CGI animations that illustrate the lifecycle and behavior of each parasite and how it interacts with the human body.

The show explores a wide variety of parasitic infections, including tapeworms, roundworms, and even brain-eating amoebas, each with their own unique characteristics and challenges to treatment. The cases also take the audience around the world, visiting countries where these infections are more prevalent and exploring the cultural and environmental factors that contribute to their spread.

Despite the severity of the conditions featured on Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders, the show also provides hope for those who have been affected by these infections. Through the dedication of doctors and scientists, many of whom appear on the show to discuss their work, patients are able to receive life-saving treatments and eventually recover from their illnesses.

Overall, Monsters Inside Me: Brain Invaders is a captivating show that provides a rare glimpse into the world of parasitic infections and the people who are affected by them. Through compelling storytelling and expert analysis, the show takes the audience on a journey through the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of some of the most fascinating and terrifying medical conditions in the world.

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Seasons
There are Holes in My Daughter's Brain?
16. There are Holes in My Daughter's Brain?
January 31, 2017
Summary not available
Monsters in the Lake
15. Monsters in the Lake
January 31, 2017
Summary not available
My Brain is Swelling
14. My Brain is Swelling
January 31, 2017
Summary not available
What's Eating My Son's Eyes?
13. What's Eating My Son's Eyes?
January 24, 2017
Summary not available
There's Something in Grandpa's Head
12. There's Something in Grandpa's Head
January 24, 2017
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My Son is Losing His Mind
11. My Son is Losing His Mind
January 24, 2017
Summary not available
It IS Brain Surgery!
10. It IS Brain Surgery!
January 24, 2017
Summary is not available.
Killer in Paradise
9. Killer in Paradise
January 24, 2017
Summary is not available.
Case of the Brain Leech
8. Case of the Brain Leech
January 17, 2017
A travel writer's nose begins to bleed and he suspects it has nothing to do with his high elevation; he soon finds something growing inside his skull.
Fungus Among Us
7. Fungus Among Us
January 17, 2017
A young football prodigy experiences headaches and pains, but not from the field; upon discovering something inside his brain, doctors race to figure out a cure in time to save him.
My Brain is Swelling
6. My Brain is Swelling
January 10, 2017
A California firefighter must fight for his life when a rare parasite found in the ground makes its way into his brain.
Something is Growing in My Head
5. Something is Growing in My Head
January 10, 2017
A tropical vacation in paradise turns into a nightmare when headaches give way to seizures as a result of a brain parasite that won't go down without possibly taking the host with it.
The Mind Eater
4. The Mind Eater
January 3, 2017
A young hockey player suddenly becomes unable to complete in his favorite sport as he experiences flu-like symptoms; doctors soon find the culprit inside his brain, and it has him at death's door.
The Brain Hijacker
3. The Brain Hijacker
January 3, 2017
After a trip to the lake a young Florida boy experiences headaches, nausea and severe disorientation; his doctors soon confirm the presence of one of the most deadly brain eaters known to man and the race to save his life begins.
Worms on the Brain
2. Worms on the Brain
December 27, 2016
When terrible headaches grip a young woman, she rushes to a doctor only to find out that she has swelling of the brain from the presence of at least 10 parasites.
Case of the Brain Eaters
1. Case of the Brain Eaters
December 27, 2016
The brain of an 11-month-old suffers from an attack from a bizarre parasite that hitched a ride on an accidentally ingested worm; another brain eater hitches a ride back from Africa but doesn't reveal its deadly intent for six years.
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    December 27, 2016
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