Could Parasites Be a Hidden Trigger in AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia)?
- Aug 6
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 26

Parasites can absolutely be a hidden factor in cases of AML (acute myeloid leukemia), particularly when symptoms begin shortly after eating raw or undercooked fish, such as sushi.
Common parasites found in raw fish include Anisakis and Opisthorchis, both of which are known to cause systemic inflammation, suppress the immune system, and lead to chronic infections that may burden the bone marrow over time.
While benzene is a well-documented environmental trigger for AML, it is rarely acting alone. In many cases, AML may be the result of a multi-factorial burden on the body, where parasites, heavy metals, viral co-infections, bacterial imbalances, and other environmental toxins work in synergy.
