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Parasitic Worms May Offer Hope of New Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

For people suffering from debilitating autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, there is growing evidence that help may be at hand from an unusual source: parasitic worms.

John Fleming, a professor of neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, led a recent study suggesting a pig parasite is effective in treating MS symptoms.