A deadly parasite that burrows in through bare feet could be multiplying in US(theguardian.com)

13 pointsby DocFeind5 anni fa11 comments

A deadly parasite that burrows in through bare feet could be multiplying in US

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/04/texas-sanitation-sewage-deadly-parasite

11 comments

It's strongyloides/threadworms.

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/gen_info/faqs.ht...

We 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://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/kick-of...

Texaner5 anni fa

What are those electrical benefits exactly?

cercatrova5 anni fa

Have 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.

elevanation5 anni fa

Thanks for the suggestion, will take a look.

meepmorp5 anni fa

The standard treatment is ivermectin.

tinus_hn5 anni fa

But but, it’s horse dewormer! /s

meepmorp5 anni fa

Yes, being used for an appropriate purpose: eliminating parasitic worms. That doesn’t mean people consuming horse deworming paste for Covid aren’t being morons.

AnnoyedComment5 anni fa

Make sure not to drink any engine coolant today.

meepmorp5 anni fa

May you remain blissfully unaware of your hypoxia

pull_my_finger5 anni fa

I'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.