Parasites and Their Role in Chronic Inflammation and Autoimmune Conditions

Key Points

• Parasites mechanically destroy cells and organs, releasing toxins and heavy metals that burden the immune system and increase inflammation.
• T cells, though effective at identifying parasitic infections, cannot kill parasites, leading to persistent immune system activation and chronic inflammation.
• Chronic inflammation, a hallmark of autoimmune conditions, can be perpetuated by undiagnosed parasitic infections, suggesting a potential link between parasites and autoimmunity.