B) Large scale clinical trials infecting human with pig whipworm were halted because those in receiving treatment did no better than untreated controls. C) Naturally worm-infected humans with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) slowed disease progression, until treatment for worms was administered; those tres ed had MS symptoms worsen. D) Worm therapy is a trade-off in which risks of damage and disease by worms must be taken into account.

B) Large scale clinical trials infecting human with pig whipworm were halted because those in receiving treatment did no better than untreated controls. C) Naturally worm-infected humans with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) slowed disease progression, until treatment for worms was administered; those tres ed had MS symptoms worsen. D) Worm therapy is a trade-off in which risks of damage and disease by worms must be taken into account.

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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