Monsters Inside Me (2009)

S1E1 Sleeper Cells

These silent predators lie in wait, poised to attack at just the right moment. Eleven-month-old Garrett Richardson unknowingly swallows worm eggs, and soon after, the parasite makes its way to his brain, feasting on its tissues. A Vietnam veteran who survived fierce battles abroad is completely unaware that back home, a lethal invader is wreaking havoc on his organs and lymphatic system. Years later, when the medical community uncovers the culprit, it’s too late; the parasite has already caused extensive damage. John Figge and his family unwittingly host these African intruders for six years, only realizing the danger when one starts to assault John's brain. Will they manage to eradicate these deadly parasites before it's too late? This is a gripping tale of the hidden war against sleeper cell parasites.