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Can Humans Get Worms From Cats. Yes humans can contract worm infections from cats by coming into direct contact with contaminated feces or soil. Roundworm eggs live in soil so touching soil contaminated by roundworms and then putting your hands in your mouth can transmit them to you. Cats can get different types of worms and they can be passed along to humans and other animals. Children playing in sandboxes where cats have defecated.
Fleas in cats are intermediate hosts of tapeworms. Yes its possible for humans to be infected by certain cat worms Getting worms from your cat is one of the very minimal risks you have when taking care of your healthy cat. Transmission occurs via contact with infective lesions or indirect contact with towels bedding etc. Yes humans can catch worms from cats. Heres what you need to know. Hydatid disease is another form of Echinococcus but this form is only transmitted by dogs.
Walking barefoot through contaminated soil.
Children playing in sandboxes where cats have defecated. Roundworms hookworms and tapeworms can be passed from a feline to a person. Handling infected feces is another way they can be transmitted. Humans can definitely get worms from cats. People can and do catch ringworm from cats and cats can catch ringworm from humans. Fleas in cats are intermediate hosts of tapeworms.