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Parasites & Going Barefoot Bugs / Worms Review

While studying herbal medicine in Belize, a travel friend got an infestation of worms that worked their way through her blood system until ultimately, the worms crawled out from 100's of boil-like growths all over her body. The infestation also made her very sick for many months.

The simple truth is, most pets (and some humans for that matter) are not very well cared for in the developing world and can carry a slew of diseases, parasites, worms, etc.

Summary:
It's extremely tempting (and natural) to want to relax in the heat and lose the footwear, but you've gotta' think of what lurks below your tootsies. So, unless you are willing to deal with the possibility of this (or something much worse) happening to you.... don't go barefoot.

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Ticks... a nightmare Bugs / Worms Review

When trekking through the jungle these little blood suckers fall on you and embed themselves into your skin. Although not dangerous, like their Canadian counterparts, they are a pain in the *ss. Literally!!! If you have one wedged in there, there's only one way to them out. You'd better hope your significant other REALLY loves you :-)

A 45 minute soak in the cave entrance will get rid of them. 95% deet will not help much, just melt everything you touch, including your skin. Covering up (head to toe) helps a bit though.