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How easy is it to get tapeworms from a cat?

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Can I get a tapeworm infection from my pet? Yes; however, the risk of infection with this tapeworm in humans is very low. For a person to become infected with Dipylidium, he or she must accidentally swallow an infected flea. Most reported cases involve children.


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

Scientists have told us for years that "there is a very slight pet-related risk concerning contagion of these organisms from pets to people." But current information from the National Centers for Disease Control reveals that about 10,000 children in the United States are infected annually with roundworms from dogs and ...

Can I get tapeworms from sleeping with my cat?

It's also possible for tapeworms to be transmitted directly from pets to humans; we can become infected with the flea tapeworm if we eat an infected flea by accident, often through playing or sleeping with our pet.

Are tapeworms contagious from cats?

Tapeworms are not contagious, like a cold, per se, but they are transmittable — through fleas — from animal to animal and in rare cases to humans.

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

Symptoms of intestinal worms in both cats and humans include: Abdominal pain or distension. Blood in urine or feces. Diarrhea.

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