Question 1

cat of my son's nanny has worms and is very sick. how contagious is this for human and what r z chances to pick someting. plz tell me all the answers?

Accepted Answer

Toxocara cati ,Other: Human infections are caused by ingestion of eggs from contaminated hands, soil, or fomites and are usually asymptomatic to mild.
T.Gondii:despite the high prevalence of t. Gondii infection in cats, most cats are asymptomatic.
Talk to your vet.

Question 2

is ring worm contagious?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: "Ring worm" is a common lay term for a fungal infection of the skin. Spores from the fungus are acquired by contact with a source; including animals,humans,or the environment. Once they get on your skin, they live on the surface old skin and tend to spread in a ring. The spores can be shed and acquired or pass by direct contact. Treatment cuts down on spore production and  ability to spread.

Question 3

my sisters dog had round worm, what is that? how contagious is it? and what r the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Worms: Common and are contagious through handling dog excrement.  Take your dog to the vet, and get proper treatment for roundworms.  Keep children away from, properly collect and bag, then carefully wash your hands (using disposable gloves with an inverted bag is good for disposal).

Question 4

my 6yr old daughter has ring worm on her chin. i've been applying coravex for the last 3 days.  when does it become non-contagious and when can i send her back to school.

Accepted Answer

Now: Any possibility of spread for ringworm requires direct contact. After a few days of this cream the risk in minimized. I do not exclude kids from school for ringworm if the sore can be covered or they have been treated a few days. Total return of the skin to a normal appearance may take a month or more.

Question 5

what is red worms in humans?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Over 100 parasites can live in a human. I don't know which  parasite is being referred to but a medical evaluation  would likely be able to make a diagnosis. Depending on site of the parasite - particular tests may be needed.

Question 6

parvovirus contagious to humans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, human to human: Parvovirus b19 is a causative organism of fifth disease in children. The same virus also affects pregnant women resulting in fetal hydrops, intrauterine growth retardation, and death.

Question 7

how common are parasitic worms in humans?

Accepted Answer

Depends where u live: Parasitic worms are uncommon in developed parts of the world due to sanitary standards in food preparation and pervasive hygeine standards.  However there are small numbers of reported cases in developed nations.  This may be due to poor hygeine from food preparers, contact with animal waste, or other factors.

Question 8

what can you do to treat tape worms in humans?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: See physician for accurate evaluation. If you have tapeworm or other parasites, your physician will prescribe an antiparasitic medication.

Question 9

how can worms be passed from a dog to a human ?

Accepted Answer

Ingestion of soil or: feces that contain eggs will cause human infection with round worms, which then hatch and start migration in the system.  Hookworms are more likely to be acquired by walking barefoot on contaminated soil, such as on a beach but can also be acquired from feces.  Tape worms require ingestion of a flea that was infected by feeding off an infected dog.  Pick up POOP! and wash hands before eating.

Question 10

could pin-worms be transferred from dogs to humans?

Accepted Answer

No: Humans can become infected by a type of pinworm called Enterobius Vermicularis. Dogs &amp; cats do not become infected with this type of pinworm. It can be transmitted between people (&amp; maybe with other primates).  The answer is no  your dog will not infect you with pinworms.

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