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Necator americanus

Species of worm

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What evidence links parasitic infections to new‑onset diabetes in humans?

A growing body of observational studies finds higher rates of certain parasitic infections in people with diabetes, while a separate strand of experimental and animal research finds some helminths can...

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Is there a connection between multiple sclerosis (MS) and parasitic infections?

Observational and experimental research suggests a plausible connection: certain parasitic infections—especially helminths—can alter immune responses linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) and have been as...