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Can humans transmit hookworms from dogs to humans?

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Created: 2022-03-10 22:24:14

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Zoonotic hookworms are hookworms that live in animals but can be transmitted to humans. Dogs and cats can become infected with several hookworm species, including Ancylostoma brazilense, A. caninum, A. ceylanicum, and Uncinaria stenocephala.


Can I get hookworms from my dog licking me?

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

Can a person get hookworms from their dog?

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.

Are hookworms contagious human to human?

Is hookworm contagious? Yes. You can get hookworm by coming in contact with stool from an infected person. Hookworm infections also spread through contact with infected soil.

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