Snails and slugs may not look dangerous, but they can kill if they carry a parasitic nematode (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) known as the rat lungworm. 20 мар. 2015 г.
Do garden snails carry diseases?
Background. Snail-borne parasitic diseases, such as angiostrongyliasis, clonorchiasis, fascioliasis, fasciolopsiasis, opisthorchiasis, paragonimiasis and schistosomiasis, pose risks to human health and cause major socioeconomic problems in many tropical and sub-tropical countries.
Can you get sick from touching garden snails?
The study found that the parasitic nematode, or worm, is common in Hawaii and has been sporadically found in the Southeastern United States. Rat lungworm, or Angiostrongylus cantonensis, can be transmitted between mollusks -- like snails and slugs -- and rats, and it can make humans sick.
Can garden snails be harmful?
Garden snails and slugs pose life-threatening risk to dogs and humans. According to Brisbane doctors, rat lung worm is endemic in Australia's tropical and warm areas, particularly in urban areas such as Brisbane and Sydney.
Can you touch snails with your hands?
Snails are safe to handle, but there are a few things you should do to make sure you don't cause them any harm: Before picking up your snail, wash your hands with soap and water. This will help to remove any potentially harmful lotions, oils, and natural elements that a snail may absorb off of your skin.
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