Peter:

> Aajonus believes that parasites of any kind are completely harmless

Given the discussions we have had, I think that expressing such
opinions is irresponsible. IMO, the best way to prevent irrational
fear of parasites would be to  *provide information
(which parasites are harmful and which ones are
not)
 *remind that medical treatments are efficient
 *remind that high quality meat very rarely contains parasites, and
chances of getting trichinosis are probably not higher than of falling
victim of a plane or car crash (and there are no "medical treatments"
of plane crashes!)

Best wishes,

Jean-Louis.