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This therapy ties to the Hygiene hypothesis in that the lack of exposure to bacteria and parasites such as helminths can cause a weaker immune system leading to being more susceptible to autoimmune disease. [4] [5] Helminth worms are members of two phyla: nematodes, which are primarily used in human helminthic therapy, and flat worms . [2]
Of all the known helminth species, the most important helminths with respect to understanding their transmission pathways, their control, inactivation and enumeration in samples of human excreta from dried feces, faecal sludge, wastewater, and sewage sludge are: [7]
Helminthic therapy is the treatment of autoimmune diseases and immune disorders by means of deliberate infestation with a helminth larva or ova. Helminthic therapy emerged from the search for reasons why the incidence of immunological disorders and autoimmune diseases correlates with the level of industrial development.
This is a particularly serious problem in helminth parasites of small ruminant farm animals. [12] There are many factors that contribute to anthelmintic resistance, such as frequent, mass anthelmintic treatment, underdosing, treating repeatedly with only one anthelmintic, and resistance being transmitted during transfer of animals. [ 12 ]
Some helminth-products, like a protein of the nematode Acanthocheilonema viteae, didn't have any effect. [2] Another infectious agent, Salmonella typhimurium was successful even when administered late in the development of T1D. [2] Elephantiasis, a disease caused by filarial nematodes
First-hand experiences with the parasites posted on Helminthic Therapy Forum, a Yahoo! chat group, show that those who've benefited from the treatment feel the risks are well worth it. "My ...
Jasper Lawrence (born 1964) is a British citizen and advocate of helminthic therapy. After losing medical coverage and having a severe case of asthma, he travelled from Santa Cruz, California to Cameroon, and intentionally infected himself with hookworm. [1] When it worked, Lawrence became an advocate for helminthic therapy.
Many of the worms referred to as helminths are intestinal parasites. An infection by a helminth is known as helminthiasis, helminth infection, or intestinal worm infection. There is a naming convention which applies to all helminths: the ending "-asis" (or in veterinary science: "-osis") is added at the end of the name of the worm to denote the ...