Maggots, Leeches and…. 3 comments


Whipworms.
Yes, whipworms are joining the arsonal of modern medical technology following the recent discovery of the benefits of maggots and the periodic reappearance of leeches as a treatment for various conditions.
In a recent clinical trial 50% of ulcerative colitis patients and 70% of Chron’s disease patients entered remission when treated with regular doses of pig whipworms.
The theory is that the human immune system evolved to deal with worm parasites and may become overactive in their absence. An interesting unintended consequence of the large reduction in human parasite infections in advanced western economies.


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