Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 48 - The Immune System in Animals - Review - Case Study - Page 1028: 16

Answer

The decision should be taken after considering the effect caused on other pathogens after infecting the child with the worms and after evaluating the child’s risk for diabetes and the immunological response against different vaccines and the association of adverse effect from the worm infection.

Work Step by Step

The probability of developing type 1 diabetes in children are high if the parents are suffered from diabetes. It is necessary to take into account several aspects before infecting the children. First, the physician must decide whether the child is at risk of developing diabetes. The knowledge of the adverse effects of the infections caused by the worms should be evaluated by the physician.
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