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Can humans get hookworms from their dogs?

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People can be infected by larvae of animal hookworms, usually dog and cat hookworms. The most common result of animal hookworm infection is a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans.


How contagious is hookworm from dog to human?

Can I Get Hookworms From My Pet? Dog and cat hookworms generally do not cause intestinal hookworm infection in humans. Some dog and cat hookworms can cause CLM in humans. For this to happen, a person's skin needs to come into direct contact with feces that are a few days old from an infected dog or cat.

Can you get hookworms from your dog licking you?

Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking.

How do I know if I have hookworms from my dog?

If your vet suspects that your dog has hookworm, he or she will perform a diagnostic test called a fecal float to look for hookworm eggs. This test is generally a very reliable method of detecting hookworms, as the parasite produces large numbers of eggs on a daily basis.

Can you get hookworm from your dog?

Hookworms can and do infect people, and you can get hookworm from dogs. You're most likely to get them by walking barefoot through an area where an infected dog has pooped. In this case, hookworm will likely enter your skin first. The first signs of infection include an itchy rash.

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