In light of the recent discovery that worm infection can relieve certain autoimmune disorders, how should the hypothesis be modified regarding parasitic infections?

This choice is incorrect because it contradicts the recent discovery. The new finding suggests that worm infection can actually reduce certain autoimmune disorders, not cause them. Therefore, the hypothesis should not be modified to state that worm infestation is a cause of these disorders.

This choice is incorrect because it overstates the effect of worm infection. While the recent discovery found that worm infection can reduce certain autoimmune disorders, this does not mean it necessarily prevents all immune malfunctions. The immune system is complex and can malfunction in many different ways, not all of which may be affected by worm infection.

This choice is incorrect because it contradicts the new finding. The recent discovery showed that worm infection can reduce certain autoimmune disorders, which are characterized by an overactive immune response. Therefore, the hypothesis should not be modified to state that worm infections exacerbate immune reactions.