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Can humans get tape worms from a dog?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some types: Some infections that can be transmitted from dogs to humans include roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms & whipworms.

Dr Okamoto and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2018

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