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What happens if I get roundworms from my cat?

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Created: 2022-05-26 04:24:12

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Though humans cannot get roundworms from cats directly, people can accidentally ingest roundworm eggs — for example, if they touch contaminated soil or feces and do not wash their hands thoroughly afterward. If roundworm eggs are ingested, the larvae of the parasite can migrate into our tissues.


Can I catch roundworms from my cat?

Roundworms are not transmitted between people to other people. And they are not directly passed from dogs and cats to people. Affected dogs and cats shed eggs in their feces.

Can humans get worms from cats with worms?

If my dog or cat has intestinal worms, how can these parasites infect humans? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite of pets and the most likely to be transmitted to humans. Humans can accidentally ingest infective worm eggs that have been passed through the pet's feces and left in the environment.

How do I know if I have roundworms?

Have a red, itchy rash on your skin. Have stomach problems that last longer than two weeks — such as diarrhea or a stomachache. Have unexplained weight loss. See a worm or piece of a worm in your poop.

Can cats give you worms by licking you?

Because cats are not feces eaters (coprophagic), humans are unlikely to become infected by parasites from their cats. Giardia and Cryptosporidia are immediately infective so potentially could be transmitted by a lick.

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