Can you get roundworm from a kitten or cat?

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Created: 2022-03-09 12:45:12

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Are roundworms a danger to my family or me? Roundworms can be a health risk for humans. The most common source of human infection is by ingesting eggs that have come from soil contaminated with cat (or dog) feces. "In suitable environments, the eggs may remain infective to humans and cats for years."

How likely is it to get roundworms from your cat?

Though humans cannot get roundworms from cats directly, people can accidentally ingest roundworm eggs — for example, if they touch contaminated soil or feces and do not wash their hands thoroughly afterward. If roundworm eggs are ingested, the larvae of the parasite can migrate into our tissues.

Can cats pass roundworms to humans?

Roundworm infection, or toxocariasis, is a zoonotic disease — a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Dogs and cats are the definitive hosts for the roundworm species that commonly cause human disease.

How do I know if I got roundworms from my kitten?

Symptoms of Roundworm Infection in Cats Vomiting or diarrhea. Worms in stool or vomit (the worms look like pieces of spaghetti) Decreased appetite. Pot-bellied appearance.

Can you get sick from a kitten with worms?

Although their eggs are passed out in your cat's faeces, roundworm eggs are so small that they're not visible to the naked eye and you would never know they were there. These unpleasant invaders can cause: Sickness. Diarrhoea.

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