Your avatar is funny, I like it. Read parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer. He explains how parasites control their hosts and compel them to do things that will help them(the parasites) survive and thrive. There is evidence that being infected with certain strains will cause people to be more promiscuous, because promiscuity gives the parasite more opportunity to infect and colonize other people....
I don't think you are rid of them yet, buddy. Grin, wink!