You may notice adult roundworms in your cat's feces or vomit. They will appear white or light brown in color and may be several inches long.
Can humans throw up roundworms?
In heavy ascariasis infestation, a mass of worms can block a portion of your intestine. This can cause severe abdominal cramping and vomiting.
Can worms come out in vomit?
Roundworm eggs live in soil that is contaminated by feces. The eggs can get into the body through the mouth. The infection can then spread from person to person via infected feces. Symptoms may include worms in a bowel movement or coming from the nose or mouth, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Can you cough up roundworms?
Your provider can confirm a diagnosis by finding evidence of the larvae in your lungs or stomach fluids. Sometimes people cough up a worm. In rare cases, you may even see one come out of your nose. If this happens, bring the worm to your healthcare provider so they can examine it.
Can roundworm eggs be in vomit?
Roundworm eggs are usually plentiful but, in some cases, it may take more than one fecal examination to find them. Occasionally, adult roundworms can be found in the cat's stool or vomit.
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