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Companies sell parasite infections for allergy relief

(ABC News) UPDATED 2009-07-21

Some patients who struggle with severe allergies and asthma symptoms are turning to a peculiar remedy--worms. Parasitic works--such as hookworms--have been linked to populations in the world where people do not suffer from allergies or asthma, and scientists say it's a promising line of research. In this article from ABC News, proponents of this unusual therapy talk about their experiences, while experts offer advice on why patients may want to think twice about the treatment.
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