👉 Anthophagy is a type of parasitic infection caused by the parasite Anthoplasma platypoda. It occurs in humans and animals, particularly primates like chimpanzees and gorillas. The infection starts with an initial attack on the gut lining of the host animal. This first stage of infection can be fatal if not treated promptly. After this initial stage, the parasite causes damage to the host's immune system, leading to a chronic infection that affects various organs and systems in the body
