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How do you prevent roundworm infestation?

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Hygiene. In countries where roundworms are common, roundworms may be prevented by eating only cooked food and by avoiding green vegetables and salads. It is best if children do not play in areas of poor sanitation, or where human stool (faeces) is used as fertiliser. 30 нояб. 2017 г.


How can you prevent getting roundworms?

Wash your hands with soap and warm water after playing with your pets or other animals, after outdoor activities, and before handling food or eating. Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection. Teach children that it is dangerous to eat dirt or soil.

Which is the best way of preventing worm infestation?

How to prevent worm infections1wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet.2only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems)3deworm pet dogs and cats regularly.4dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible.Worms in humans - NHS

What disinfectant kills roundworms?

Litterboxes can be cleaned with a bleach solution (one cup of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water) to facilitate removal of eggs. Rinse the litterbox thoroughly to remove all bleach since it is toxic to cats. Surfaces that may be contaminated with roundworm eggs can also be treated with this bleach solution.

What causes roundworm infestation?

It's caused by a type of roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. 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.

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