Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and they say they have just the cure with a mix of herbal supplements and enemas.

Kim Rogers, an influencer who calls herself the "Worm Queen," built a significant following by posting a video of what happened when she did a parasite cleanse that went viral on TikTok, attributing various symptoms such as brain fog and fatigue due to an infection. She now sells her own remedies. Even supermodel Heidi Klum said this week that she has started a cleanse with pills that contain clove and papaya seed after viewing information about parasites and worms on Instagram.

How does one catch parasites a

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