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Can my daughter get pinworms from handling/ cleaning tank from her turtle?

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People have pinworms: Not turtles. Turtles can carry other diseases, however, so she should wash her hands after handling her turtles.

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/1/2015

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