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Can a kid get worms from a dog?

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Toxocariasis (tox-oh-keh-RYE-eh-sis) is a human infection caused by a type of worm that can live in the intestines of dogs and cats. It is most common in young children and pet owners, but anyone can get it.


Can my child get worms from the dog?

Roundworms do pose a significant risk to humans. Contact with contaminated soil or dog feces can result in human ingestion and infection. Roundworm eggs may accumulate in significant numbers in the soil where pets deposit feces. Once infected, the worms can cause eye, lung, heart and neurologic signs in people.

How often do kids get worms from dogs?

Scientists have told us for years that "there is a very slight pet-related risk concerning contagion of these organisms from pets to people." But current information from the National Centers for Disease Control reveals that about 10,000 children in the United States are infected annually with roundworms from dogs and ...

How do kids get worms from pets?

How you get toxocariasis. Toxocariasis is caused by worms found in some dog, cat and fox poo. Animals with these worms in their digestive system can pass out worm eggs in their poo. You can become infected if poo, soil or sand containing these eggs gets in your mouth.

Can you get worms from your dog licking you?

Yes, If you allow your dog to lick your face, there is a risk of getting a parasite. Hookworms, Roundworms, and the Giardia parasite can all be spread from dog to human through licking! You can also get several bacterial infections if you allow your dog to lick your face or damaged skin.

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