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                        There is a book on parasitic infections  by A. Gittleman called  "Guess Who Came to Dinner".  (Available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.)    In it she gives descriptions of  symptoms and also treatment approaches.  (I also think she gave a list of   parasitologist contacts but I am not sure about this.)    I think you are right to suspect a   parasite.    I hope the information helps.