Sawbones: Carpet Python Parasite

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 4 p.m.

Sometimes respiratory and GI distress can be treated with antibiotics; other times it turns out there\u2019s a live carpet python parasite in the brain. Dr. Sydnee discuss this rare case from a few years ago, the history of discovering parasitic roundworms in humans, and best practices in avoiding them.\n\nMusic: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/