What disease might you suspect is causing miguels symptoms

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In a marginalized community in Central America, Miguel, a 40-year-old laborer, presents with seizures and confusion. His family recalls noticing behavioral changes and headaches in Miguel in the weeks leading up to his hospitalization. Upon further investigation, healthcare workers discover cysts in Miguel's brain and muscles and suspect a parasitic infection caused by the ingestion of Taenia solium eggs found in contaminated food. Limited access to safe food sources and inadequate sanitation contribute to the transmission of this disease in impoverished communities, leading to neurological complications and disabilities. What disease might you suspect is causing Miguel's symptoms?

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