Parasites can affect the brain, nervous system, and behavior, sometimes causing serious neurological conditions. Explore five notable organisms: Toxoplasma gondii, pork tapeworm, brain-eating amoeba, malaria parasites, and African sleeping sickness parasites. Learn about their transmission, potential links to mental health disorders, seizures, cognitive impairment, and other complications. The article also examines ivermectin's established antiparasitic uses and emerging ther