The remorseless battle between parasites and humans is ugly—very, very ugly—but understanding it is of vital importance to anyone entering the health professions. Using case studies, experiments, computer simulations, medical imaging, and commentary by leading experts, this graphic three-part series exposes the intricate ways in which parasites colonize the human body and illustrates how to treat infected patients. Viewer discretion is advised. Original BBCW broadcast title: Body Snatchers. 3-part series, 50 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : A Parasite Primer | Parasites that Harm, Parasites that Help | Micro-Parasites: Invisible Death

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