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Can you tell me if i could get tapeworm directly from an animal?
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Tapeworms: Some infections that can be transmitted from dogs to humans include roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms & whipworms. In some cases an intermediate host is needed (i.e. flea or ingested small prey).
Answered 6/20/2014
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