Parasites: The Evolutionary Sense and Unexpected Hosts

This chapter explores the prevalence and evolutionary sense behind parasites, highlighting the benefits they gain from relying on their hosts. It delves into the fascinating cases of a worm found in a python's digestive system ending up in a woman's brain and parasites infecting different parts of a woman's body through her bloodstream. The chapter also discusses the relationship between parasites and hosts, distinguishing them from mutualistic or commensal relationships.