Over the past few years the wet summers enjoyed across the UK have proved the ideal breeding grounds for snails. According to the Royal Horticultural Society, their numbers increased by 50% last year. As well as being a pest for gardeners, snails can also spread a parasite called Angiostrongylus vasorum. 23 авг. 2013 г.
What diseases can you get from snails?
Parasites - Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is considered one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The parasites that cause schistosomiasis live in certain types of freshwater snails. The infectious form of the parasite, known as cercariae, emerge from the snail into the water.
Can you catch anything from snails?
Snail-borne parasitic diseases, such as angiostrongyliasis, clonorchiasis, fascioliasis, fasciolopsiasis, opisthorchiasis, paragonimiasis and schistosomiasis, pose risks to human health and cause major socioeconomic problems in many tropical and sub-tropical countries.
Are garden snails harmful to humans?
Common garden snails are not poisonous nor are they venomous. This means that they are not toxic to humans either through their consumption or their bites. That being said, the main danger with snails is that they can pass on parasites through contact.
Are snails harmful to humans UK?
In the UK, garden snails are not dangerous (at least, not yet). I have handled probably at least half a million live snails (not all garden snails). They are perfectly safe to eat IF COOKED PROPERLY. If I have been handling snails, I would of course wash my hands before preparing or eating food.
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