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parasite infection

  1. C

    I've been tested positive for a few (!) gastro parasites

    As I mentioned in my introduction post, I never got proper CFS diagnosis and may end up not really qualifying for it, especially with this new discovery. Still, I think this post might be useful to people here. After a suspected invasions I did PCR tests for a short list of most likely suspects...
  2. nerd

    What happened to parasite research?

    In face of the current Ivermectin discussion, I'd like to reopen an old post in the context of chronic parasite infection. Firstly, I'd like to cover the nematode Strongyloides Stercoralis. Here is one recent study that shows the prevalence in rural Cambodia and its chronified symptoms...
  3. R

    Recurring parasite infections?

    Does getting a parasite infection once make you more susceptible to getting them in future? I think I read something like that before but I'm not sure. Thank you. What can I do to prevent myself from getting parasite infections?
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