[Leica] Parasites and the so called "third world'

[Edward Caliguri <caliguri@rcn.com>]

Tina-
    You are right --- I believe it's Schistosomiasis that is the culprit in
the 'barefoot' problem mentioned. There are MANY types, but the type
received via the barefoot route is mainly avian. However, when a person
walks on a beach (or other area) where the birds (gulls etc.) carrying the
parasite's eggs leave droppings with those eggs, they hatch into larva that
can attach themselves to any animal (usually another shorebird) and then
'painfully migrate' under the dermis then go deep, usually heading for the
target organ (lungs, etc). In humans that have a good immune system, these
guys usually say ' Oh, mistake! We are not in another bird!" and are killed
off by -  meds as well. But while the migrate to your knees before giving
up, it is VERY excruciating. This to go with Bot flies, worms from eggs on
ingested food that feces had , maybe even third hand, been in contact with
(these eggs are very sticky!) on seemingly 'clean' hands'. If only people
could see what a rough world it is like outside this country. I hope you and
your Leicas can help that!
Ed

> Amen!  And even more types of undesirable worms that were crawling out of
> childrens' noses and mouths in Honduras this summer.  The real problem is
> not the barefootedness but the animals that roam freely in and out of all
> homes.  I've just finished my metronidizole and mebendizole
> treatments.  Believe me, it's not pleasant!
> 
> Tina

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