There are "worms" in bananas. Will eating them cause brain death 12 hours later? Most people don't know...

This article was reviewed by Tao Ning, PhD, Associate Professor at a National Institute

Banana is an important part of our life.

A common fruit

It has a soft and sweet aroma

Loved by men, women and children

But recently

There is news that

"Bananas contain a worm called Helicobacter.

Eating it for 12 hours will cause brain death."

This makes many friends who love eating bananas

Stop at the Banana

So

Is this really the case?

today

Let's find out

After reading this, you can rest assured.

First, let's talk about Helicobacter

This is what we often call Helicobacter pylori

Very demanding on growing conditions

It is the only bacteria that can survive in the stomach.

Invisible to the naked eye

Worms are a common name for a class of animals.

It's not the same species as Helicobacter

in addition

Helicobacter pylori is transmitted via fecal-oral route

If you are unfortunately infected with Helicobacter pylori

Usually causes damage to the stomach

It won't cause brain death within 12 hours.

certainly

Bananas can also be susceptible to diseases and pests during their growth

But they only harm the bananas themselves

There is no direct harm to the human body

so

Let's deal with these statements in the future.

You must look at it scientifically.

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