hookworms, roundworms, and other parasitic worms known as helminths species thrived in mammals for millions of years. Despite modern advances in sanitation, helminth infections still have a devastating impact on human health and welfare, particularly in developing regions. This week Science has two research papers that explore how parasitic infections can compromise the immune system by awakening latent viruses and prevent the antiviral defenses.
The worms in this slideshow are responsible for some of the worst helminth infections in the world and cause a global burden of disease outweighs the best known infections such as malaria and tuberculosis. For more information, see this week's issue of Science
Fixed August 1, 11:58 :. Because of the mislabeled image of the source of photo T. solium was wrongly identified as Taenia saginata . In addition, a photo of a cat tapeworm misidentified as Ancylostoma braziliense was withdrawn.
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