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How contagious are roundworms from cats to humans?

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If humans ingest the larvae of cat or dog roundworm, they can become infected, and illness results from the larvae migrating through organs and tissues. . The larvae do not mature to adult worms and reproduce in humans; so humans don't spread the infection to each other. 27 февр. 2019 г.


How easy is it to get roundworms from a 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.

How likely is it for humans to get worms from cats?

The transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to humans, predominantly children, is something we've been aware of for a long while. But until recently, quality information - backed by good science - was unavailable. Numerically, the odds of you or your children getting worms from your dog or cat are quite low.

How do I know if I got worms from my cat?

Small segments break off and are passed in your pet's feces. These segments, which can sometimes be seen moving, are actually packets of tapeworm eggs. If your pet has tapeworms, you may see tiny white segments that look like grains of rice slowly moving around their waste or stuck to their back end.

What happens if humans get worms from cats?

Feline roundworms can infect humans, especially children If accidentally ingested, the worms can migrate to organs such as the liver, lungs, brain or eyes, where the human body generates an immune response to try to wall them off and prevent them from moving any further.2 дек. 2019 г.

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