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eosinophilia: significance?

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

There are very few studies on the effect of helminths on humans. As a patient trying this therapy, there are few immune markers we have on hand to check immune response. We have measures of inflammation, like CRP and SED rates, but only in the research setting can one measure IL-10, [...]

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10 New Worms Go In

Monday, February 2, 2009

I took 10 hookworm larvae yesterday evening. Within a few minutes, I had a strong itch and sensation of them burrowing in, then a mild itch which is ongoing. I took a “before” blood test a few hours before the infection. I will be monitoring my progress with monthly CRP, ESR, CBC [...]

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