There are many worms worldwide that can infest the bowels of people. Most of them are not a problem in Australia because of our climate and good standard of sanitation. Worms causing infection in people are parasites that live and breed mostly in the bowel (intestine).
What worms Can humans get in Australia?
In Australia, worms that may infect people include:threadworms.tapeworms.whipworms.hookworms.Strongyloides.Worms in humans - symptoms and treatments | healthdirect
How common is it to get worms?
Pinworms. It's estimated that more than 1 billion people in the world are infected with pinworms, and they're the most common type of worm that infects humans in North America. Children are most commonly infected. They're easily passed between people living in close quarters.
Do children in Australia get worms?
They are very common and widespread in Australia and are easily treated. Although people of any age can get them, children are the most susceptible with the infection spread through worm eggs on contaminated surfaces. Infection with other worms such as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms is less common.
How many worms are in Australia?
There are over 1000 species of native worms in Australia and approximately 80 introduced species that are beneficial as well.
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