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Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Defenses against Disease

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Please read this article, Why did Dr. Pritchard infect himself with hookworm larvae?, and answer the following questions.

1. To demonstrate that hookworms do not cause disease.
2. What was the first experiment Dr. Pritchard carried out with the people of Papua New Guinea?
3. What is the current status of using hookworms for treatment of allergy-related illnesses?
4. Since infection from hookworms in substantial numbers, can lead to serious diseases, what treatment may result from this unique research?

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