cooldude1231
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Parasites are only bad when the humans get a parasite that doesn't belong in their body
Humans are supposed to be the definitive host of parasites, when humans are the intermediate host problems can occur and they go to the wrong place i.e cysticercosis.
This can kill you, despite what some might say. Humans become the intermediate host when ingesting tapeworm eggs, so its important to wash your hands after pooping and avoid eating your feces.
Adult forms on the parasites seem to be fine, with humans entering a state of homeostasis when harboring them.
Here is some proof (?) https://www.nature.com/articles/mi201423
Ai summary of the article since its a bit hard to understand...
This article from Nature's Mucosal Immunology journal discusses the systemic impact of intestinal helminth infections on the immune system. Here are the key points:
Important to note: the article is about nematodes (specifically Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri) and not tapeworms but I don't think there would be that much of a difference considering they both inhabit the intestines.
So conclusion, Humans are supposed to be the definitive host, this means humans aren't supposed to ingest the eggs (intermediate host) and are instead supposed to ingest the larvae which hatches into the adult tapeworm (definitive host).
This is all speculative and I dont advocate for anything ok
Humans are supposed to be the definitive host of parasites, when humans are the intermediate host problems can occur and they go to the wrong place i.e cysticercosis.
This can kill you, despite what some might say. Humans become the intermediate host when ingesting tapeworm eggs, so its important to wash your hands after pooping and avoid eating your feces.
Adult forms on the parasites seem to be fine, with humans entering a state of homeostasis when harboring them.
Here is some proof (?) https://www.nature.com/articles/mi201423
Ai summary of the article since its a bit hard to understand...
This article from Nature's Mucosal Immunology journal discusses the systemic impact of intestinal helminth infections on the immune system. Here are the key points:
- Intestinal helminths can control harmful inflammatory responses and promote homeostasis by triggering systemic immune responses.
- Helminths induce two main types of immune responses:
- Type 2 immune responses (characterized by Th2 cytokines)
- Regulatory immune responses (involving regulatory T cells and cytokines like IL-10 and TGF-β)
- These responses can reduce harmful type 1 immune responses that drive certain inflammatory diseases.
- Intestinal helminths may also downregulate harmful type 2 immune responses, including allergic responses.
- Helminth infections may indirectly affect inflammation by influencing the composition of the intestinal microbiome.
- The immune response to intestinal helminths extends beyond the gut, affecting systemic immunity.
- Helminth infections or their products may have potential as immunotherapies for controlling inflammatory diseases.
- The article discusses specific examples, such as the effect of helminth infections on type 1 diabetes in mouse models.
- The potent systemic effects of intestinal helminths are attributed to their ability to stimulate immune responses in multiple organs and lymphoid tissues.
Important to note: the article is about nematodes (specifically Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri) and not tapeworms but I don't think there would be that much of a difference considering they both inhabit the intestines.
So conclusion, Humans are supposed to be the definitive host, this means humans aren't supposed to ingest the eggs (intermediate host) and are instead supposed to ingest the larvae which hatches into the adult tapeworm (definitive host).
This is all speculative and I dont advocate for anything ok
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