Breadcrumb Home Pig worm eggs could be a new treatment for Crohn's disease Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Cedar Rapids Gazette http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-crohns-pig-worms-20120… Eggs from the pig whipworm are being tested as a treatment for Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis and other forms of autoimmune disease. The concept was developed at the University of Iowa.