This is what happens to the body when it accidentally swallows maggots

Jakarta –

Viral video of netizens accidentally swallowing worms while eating chicken. In the video, you can see several worms nesting between the bones of the eaten chicken.

“It’s almost over,” said social media netizen X @bacottetangxxx

What are Maggots?

Maggots are larvae or young forms of insects, especially flies. When flies find the right food source, such as rotting meat or fruit, they will lay eggs there.

These eggs then hatch into worms, which then grow and develop in the food.

Effects of Population Drugs

Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Aru Ariadno, SpPD-KGEH, said that basically, maggots have high protein levels.

However, since they live on organic waste, maggots can be contaminated with dangerous substances, such as bacteria, worm eggs or viruses. If swallowed it can affect health.

“If it is swallowed, it is possible that an infection with the maggots will occur,” he told detikcom, Saturday (19/10/2024).

If the maggots are contaminated with worm eggs, the person who swallows them can get worms. In addition, it is also possible to be exposed to bacterial and viral infections if the body’s immune system is unhealthy.

“Nausea, vomiting, and even diarrhea, such as being contaminated with e coli bacteria,” he continued.

Accidentally Swallowed, Can Maggots Live in the Stomach?

According to Dr. Aru, if you accidentally swallow worms you will die of stomach acid.

“So the possibility of maggots living in a healthy human body as a result of ingestion is small,” he continued.

Efforts required

Dr. Aru said if you have swallowed worms while eating, try to drink a lot of water.

If you have symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, go immediately to the nearest hospital or clinic.

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