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Is it possible for a leach to survive being cooked, and then eaten inside a person's digestive track? (this is due to a certain urban legend)

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Not likely: If it is actually cooked then it would not be true. Why would anyone do this.?

Answered 3/6/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a leach to survive being cooked, and then eaten inside a person's digestive track? (this is due to a certain urban legend)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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