I would say I have to agree with what Gubarev and Volinsky says about their research on Ropes.
If these things aren't a parasite to the body, why do children with autism get cured with protocol's made for Rope worm elimination. And why does it feel so damn, in my experience, WONDERFUL to get just one of these out of your system. The more comes out the better you will eventually get. Deesmiles here on the forum have posted a very inspirational journey on her battle against the unknown.