Hookworm never went away, we just stopped looking for it. New research suggests parasitic infections are widespread across the South. My latest: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - ThreadSky

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delaneynolan.bsky.social • 61 days ago

Hookworm never went away, we just stopped looking for it. New research suggests parasitic infections are widespread across the South.

My latest:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/01/mississippi-delta-water-parasites

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davedh101.bsky.social•60 days ago

Perhaps more deregulation will help,,it's crazy what you guys stand for,absolutely mental.

venicederek.bsky.social•61 days ago

The South, eh?

dkamboh.bsky.social•61 days ago

Thnx for highlighting this!

teddylj.bsky.social•60 days ago

If only there is a way to overlap a map of those with neglected parasitic infections and those who swear that Ivermectin is the cure to all ailments.

hollymouse.bsky.social•61 days ago

They all have fucking brain worms

stopthisnonsense.bsky.social•39 days ago

Hey! I wanted to clarify “It can determine whether you have allergies or autoimmune disorders.” Is the presence of worms correlated to a lesser chance of autoimmune disorders? I recall worms being used as a treatment for MS that preoccupies a self-destructive auto-immune system.

stopthisnonsense.bsky.social•37 days ago

@delaneynolan.bsky.social ya heard me?

delaneynolan.bsky.social•37 days ago

Hi! Great question - it can work in both directions.

You're totally right that there's evidence that intestinal parasites may help with some autoimmune diseases (by basically diverting the immune system). But they can also *trigger* other autoimmune diseases, like IBS and Crohn's.

stopthisnonsense.bsky.social•37 days ago

Thanks for the information.

johnpontoon.bsky.social•61 days ago

That headline is an amazing, if perhaps unintentional, play on words.

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