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How do people contract worms and other parasitic infestations?
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Some ways: Humans can catch some types of worms by touching contaminated feces & then putting their hands near their mouth. They may swallow food or water containing feces. They could also become infected by or eating raw contaminated pork, beef or fish.
Answered 5/22/2013
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