<p>Paul trained as a physician and moved into research on parasitic infections, including the rat lung worm, which Paul says is "one of the most beautiful worms I have ever seen".</p>

Paul trained as a physician and moved into research on parasitic infections, including the rat lung worm, which Paul says is "one of the most beautiful worms I have ever seen".

Parasitologist Paul Prociv infected himself to further his research

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Parasitologist Paul Prociv infected himself to further his research

Parasitologist Paul Prociv infected himself to further his research