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Docs, wanted to know if i can get worms by petting my dog and then rubbing my eyes?

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Dr. Yale Kanter answered

Worms: Most unlikely unless the dogs worms are on your fingers and your fingers find your oral cavity (mouth).

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/25/2017

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