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Do roundworms live everywhere?

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Whatever their modus operandi, nematodes like Strelkovimermis live everywhere on Earth you can conceive of. Even rock is not imperious to them. Nematodes have been fished out of crevices in South African gold mines almost two miles deep. 9 февр. 2013 г.


Are roundworms everywhere?

These microscopic organisms are literally everywhere. They inhabit the soil, fresh and salt water, even animals — and even us. Most roundworms are good, encouraging growth and attacking environmental “pests,” while some are bad, particularly the parasitic kind that causing sickness and sometimes death.

Can roundworms live in my house?

These infective larvae will live a long time. Roundworm eggs can cling to surfaces like bedding, toys, doorknobs, kitchen counters, clothing, furniture, and faucets for several months. They are invisible to the naked eye.

Where can roundworms be found living?

Roundworms are small organisms that can live in your intestine, which is part of your digestive system. Roundworms can live in the human intestine for a long time. They can be harmful and cause many problems, including abdominal (belly) pain, fever and diarrhea.

How likely is it for a human to get roundworms?

Roundworms do pose a significant risk to humans. Contact with contaminated soil or dog feces can result in human ingestion and infection. Roundworm eggs may accumulate in significant numbers in the soil where pets deposit feces. Once infected, the worms can cause eye, lung, heart and neurologic signs in people.

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