How Do Parasitic Worms Evade The Host Immune System? | Earth Science
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Taken from: 'Infested: Living With Parasites'
In this programme, Michael Mosley infects himself with some of the most powerful and surprising of these organisms to find out how this fascinating relationship works, from the disgusting tapeworm to head lice and leeches.
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