Parasites and Their Systemic Impact in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Jul 23
- 12 min read
Updated: Sep 17

Parasites and Their Systemic Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder frequently present with complex biomedical challenges, including gastrointestinal dysfunction, immune dysregulation, and neuroinflammation.
Emerging integrative models suggest that parasitic infections can contribute significantly to this burden. Notably, the behavioral exacerbations seen in some children around the full moon may not be coincidental, but rather linked to changes in parasitic activity.
Parasites and Their Systemic Impact in ASD



