#1

I know the risk is way higher in undeveloped countries and the US is “presumably safe”, but how much?

[in response to post below: It was an Italian in Milan who warned me of this, though in underdeveloped countries]

{“Moreover, the FLA species Vermamoeba vermiformis that commonly causes severe infections in humans was found in a fifth (19%) of vegetable samples; and Acanthamoeba castellanii, that can cause blindness and encephalitis were identified in almost two thirds (63%) of samples.” => IN VALENCIA

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#2

It’s much easier to get such infections from eating sushi, sashimi and undercooked steaks imo.

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#3

With regard to worms in the US, see the paper below. The numbers are disturbing and suggestive of a possible silent epidemic. But there’s a lack of quality up-to-date data to know for sure. I first became aware of this review about a decade ago. Based on that, and also travel to a third world area, I’ve since taken multiple antiparasitic medications (not all at once) just in case: albendazole, praziquantel, nitazoxanide, triclabendazole. That pretty much covers it all. No side effects from any of these meds.

Nitazoxanide is something I keep stocked. It has broad antiviral and antiparasitic action. And it’s believed to be a low risk medication.

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#4

My understanding is that Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Helicobacter are more dangerous to people who are very young, very old, very sick/wounded, and/or immunocompromised. I am not sure how much of a threat they pose to everyone else.

#5

If you take rapamycin, an immunosupressant with a worm infection, it might cause Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection, which has a high mortality rate? Worm infections seems more common in countries where they use manure, probably human, for growing vegetables etc. Does organic vegetables have more worms on average?

#6

What countries use manure to fertilize? Mexico?

#7

Every country uses it for growing organic produce. It’s def more common in developing countries, I haven’t looked up why though.

#8

Any farm in any country that practices “regenerative farming” will be using the animal manure from the animals on that particular farm.

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#9

It means that we have to wash well and peel all veggies we eat fresh or cook them. I eat fresh broccoli, carrots, white cabbage, onion, garlic, turmeric and greens/herbs for salad. The rest I cook.

#10

The benefit far outweighs the very small risk.

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