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We don't call gut or skin bacteria parasites mostly because they don't hurt us.


Tell that to someone suffering from IBS.


Yes, but I think more important is the distinction that any harm they might do is outweighed by their benefits. Which is what I as alluding to regarding some parasites. We might find they provide a heretofore unknown benefit, and we might consider that parasite in a different light.




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