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Possibility of neurocisticercosys transmission
Hi, I was on a trip to Cuba and the agency guide I hired sold me some cigars. Arriving back in my country, I did some research and concluded that the cigars were counterfeit. Since counterfeit cigars can even contain animal and human feces, would it be possible to contract neurocysticercosis by smoking these counterfeit cigars?
Second time you've asked about this disease. Highly unlikely route of transmission, but see your doctor for testing if you're concerned. If you haven't smoked them, throw them away as smoking them is likely to fuel your already very high level of health anxiety.
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I agree. Neurocysticercosis or cystercercosis is from raw ir under cooked pork and to a lesser extent beef. Contaminated cigars with "potential feces" is not a way to get it.
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