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How easy is it to spread worms?

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Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. You can get infected by: touching objects or surfaces with worm eggs on them – if someone with worms does not wash their hands.


Can humans pass worms to each other?

A person can pass the worms on to someone else through direct contact or by sharing a contaminated object with them, such as food, clothing, or bedding. Pinworms commonly cause itching around the anus, which can affect sleep.

Is it easy for humans to get worms?

You can get worms in different ways, depending on what type they are. Many times people get worms by accidentally swallowing them or their eggs. Some worms can go through your skin when they are young and small. Sometimes you get worms when an infected insect bites you or when you eat meat from an infected animal.

How easily is roundworm spread?

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. Symptoms may include worms in a bowel movement or coming from the nose or mouth, vomiting, and stomach pain.

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