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Can cat fleas give humans worms?

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Ingesting Fleas It's also possible for tapeworms to be transmitted directly from pets to humans; we can become infected with the flea tapeworm if we eat an infected flea by accident, often through playing or sleeping with our pet.


Can I get worms from my cats fleas?

Bartonellosis (infection with Bartonella) is transmitted between cats by fleas and then may spread to people. Also, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both your pet and humans. What kind of internal parasites or worms can infect my cat or dog? the area the pet roams.

Can humans get worms from fleas?

Yes; however, the risk of infection with this tapeworm in humans is very low. For a person to become infected with Dipylidium, he or she must accidentally swallow an infected flea. Most reported cases involve children. The most effective way to prevent infections in pets and humans is through flea control.

How do I know if I got worms from my cat?

Symptoms of intestinal worms in both cats and humans include: Abdominal pain or distension. Blood in urine or feces. Diarrhea.

Can I get worms from my cat licking me?

Because cats are not feces eaters (coprophagic), humans are unlikely to become infected by parasites from their cats.

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