A member asked:

If my cat has round worms, can i get them by her being on my bed?

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Probably not...: These worms thrive in cats but not much in human...They can't develop appropriately to cause much human disease. The round worms in dogs is more often found than those in cats. Human, mostly children get the pinworms. Treat your cat and you should be fine... Good luck.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Toxocariasis: Toxocara cati is a round worm that may be found in the feces of an infected cat. Wash hands well after handling your cat or it's feces as it can be transmitted to humans if ingested.

Answered 6/27/2019

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