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Is lung worm contagious to humans?

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According to the Hawaii state Department of Health, when infecting a human, the parasites can't reproduce or mature, and they will die in due course. The CDC says humans can't pass the parasite on to others. 30 июн. 2017 г.


Can lungworm be passed to humans?

People can be infected when they deliberately or accidentally eat a raw snail or slug that contains the lung worm larvae or if they eat unwashed lettuce or other raw leafy vegetables that have been contaminated by the slime of infected snails or slugs.

How contagious is lung worm?

No, lungworm is not known to infect humans. There are, however, other types of worms - roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and whipworms - which can be transmitted from pets to humans, so it's crucial that regular worming takes place at least four times a year.

What are the symptoms of lungworm in humans?

When symptoms are present, they can include severe headache and stiffness of the neck, tingling or painful feelings in the skin or extremities, low-grade fever, nausea, and vomiting. Sometimes, a temporary paralysis of the face may also be present, as well as light sensitivity.

What causes lung worms in humans?

Paragonimiasis is caused by infection with a flatworm. That's a parasitic worm also called a fluke or lung fluke because it commonly infects the lungs. Usually, infection comes after eating undercooked crab or crayfish that carry immature flukes. Once swallowed by a person, the worms mature and grow inside the body.

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