Parasites and worms — are we immune to them? Do they make us more susceptible to infections? How do they affect our well-being?

Parasitosis is the presence of worms/parasites in the body. Parasitosis is invariably present in those with autism. In some respects on-going parasitosis is a ‘chicken and egg’ situation. If the immune system is compromised the body does not kill worms and parasites effectively. The presence of worms and parasites then become a further drain on the immune system and so the problem is perpetuated.  Parasitosis is one of the primary causes of digestive problems in autism. More