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.
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.
Should I be worried about getting worms from my cat?
Only intestinal parasites post any inherent risk to humans, which means that you don't have to worry about getting heartworms from your cat. The reason why intestinal worms can infect humans is that they are passed through a cat's feces.
Can humans get sick if cats have worms?
Certain feline intestinal parasites, including roundworms (Toxocara) and hookworms (Ancylostoma), can also cause disease in people. Children are particularly at risk due to their higher likelihood of contact with soil that has been contaminated by cat feces.
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