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A 37-year-old female asked:

Is their current data supporting the use of hook worms to treat ulcerative colitus?

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Dr. Tony Hoanswered

Internal Medicine 16 years experience

No data, but: There are some trials underway using helminths (hookworms and whipworms) to try and treat ibd.

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