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A deadly parasite that burrows in through bare feet could be multiplying in US
- 1MachineElf 5y agoIt's strongyloides/threadworms. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/gen_info/faqs.html https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/gen_info/faqs.ht...
- pull_my_finger 5y agoI've gotten a little weird about parasites lately after realizing a) how prevalent they are, and b) how resilliant they can be. Simple things like eating vegetables from the garden or walking bare foot outside feel make me feel so uneasy. AFAIK intestinal worm eggs can survive weeks in the soil and the only thing that can really _kill_ them is extreme heat or chemicals that are pretty toxic to humans.
- elevanation 5y agoWe are certainly a bit spoiled in many western countries, not having to think about natural dangers which are common in many other countries around the world. However we can see the cases of plant diseases, mosquito viruses, and other "bad guys" doing their best to achieve world domination. Going barefoot actually has many health benefits, if the area is free of chemicals, nasty critters, and sharp hazards. Barefoot walking or running has both structural and electrical benefits for the body. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/kick-off-your-shoes-the-benefits-of-going-barefoot-20170124-gtxo5j.html https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/kick-of...
- cercatrova 5y agoHave you seen the show Dual Survival? It has Cody Lundin who is a barefoot survivalist. His partner is always shocked to see him in hostile areas barefoot, like the Amazon jungle or the desert.
- elevanation 5y agoThanks for the suggestion, will take a look.
- Texaner 5y agoWhat are those electrical benefits exactly?
- meepmorp 5y agoThe standard treatment is ivermectin.
- tinus_hn 5y agoBut but, it’s horse dewormer! /s
- meepmorp 5y agoYes, being used for an appropriate purpose: eliminating parasitic worms. That doesn’t mean people consuming horse deworming paste for Covid aren’t being morons.
- AnnoyedComment 5y agoMake sure not to drink any engine coolant today.
- meepmorp 5y agoMay you remain blissfully unaware of your hypoxia