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Cat of my son's nanny has worms and is very sick. how contagious is this for human and what r z chances to pick someting. plz tell me all the answers?
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Toxocara cati ,Other: Human infections are caused by ingestion of eggs from contaminated hands, soil, or fomites and are usually asymptomatic to mild. T.Gondii:despite the high prevalence of t. Gondii infection in cats, most cats are asymptomatic. Talk to your vet.
Answered 9/25/2013
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