Can Humans Infected Worms from Dogs?

Many dog ​​owners are asking, "Can humans infected with worms from their dogs" and the answer is YES, we really could be infected with worms / intestinal parasite of our dogs.

In this article we will look at 3 worms / parasites common: roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

roundworm

 

roundworm

 Roundworm eggs most commonly transmitted by infected dogs (or, most commonly a puppy). If he licks his ass and then licking you, then the contamination began. When you touch your mouth, then you make the eggs are not visible to the eye you get into your body. You or your child may also become infected from poop / feces of infected dogs. Once the eggs they will come in, they will make their way into your intestines and grow.

Sometimes, the worms will form a ball in the body and cause intestinal blockage. This is where the worm roundworm (Toxocara canis) ceases to be a minor problem and starts to become a big problem. Usually, people will realize when he saw a long worm like spaghetti in poop / feces them.

Your doctor will prescribe a drug for roundworm to heal. If the worms are already spherical and create a blockage, then surgery is often required to open the blockage and eliminate the worms. Oral treatment is needed for the operation.

 

hookworm

 hookworm

Hookworm get into the human body through the skin normally. In most cases, transmission occurs from people walking barefoot through the soil is contaminated. It would be a rash and itching in the area where the worm entered. An infected person will experience diarrhea, weight loss and anemia. Hookworms can not be taken lightly. People can die from hookworm infection untreated. If you suspect the presence of intestinal helminth infections, seek immediate medical attention for treatment.

Tapeworm 

Tapeworm

Wonder if we could get infected tapeworm of dogs? the answer is again, yes. It is very rare, but transmission of the tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum tapeworm) can happen if you swallow an infected flea (exactly the same way how we can be exposed to a pet dog tapeworm).

Good hygiene will help reduce your risk of worm infected dogs. Do not walk barefoot diarea your dog poop. Wash your hands after stroking your dog is infected with worms that have been diagnosed. Never let the worm infected puppy sleep with you. Worm eggs can get into the bed and attack your body.

So can humans infected with worms from a dog? Of course you can. Can it be cured? able, treatment is usually simple. Could worm infections acquired from dogs fatal? Yes. If you suspect that you are infected with the worm, seek medical attention immediately.