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They can be. Roundworms are adapted to infesting dogs and cats primarily, but they can also infest humans. When they do so, they can cause severe problems including visceral larval migrans (when the worms travel through the abdominal organs) and ocular larval migrans (when the worms travle through the eye). Both of these conditions can cause major medical problems, including liver failure, kidney failure and blindness.
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How ar round worms important to humans?
nothing
What do humans and worms have in common?
They're round and fluffy!
Are dog worms a danger to humans as ive just rescued 2 dogs?
Yes; they can be.
Can humans get round worms?
Yes. There are roundworms of different species that can infect humans and they can cause serious health issues. Roundworms common in puppies and kittens are some of the roundworms that can infect humans which is why it is important to treat puppies and kittens for parasites early and as often as recommended by your veterinarian.
What other examples of parasitism?
There are several examples of parasitism in the world. A few are fleas on dogs, round worms in humans, and flat worms in cats.
What is the difference between flatworms and segmented worms?
(it would be false to say that all flatworms are parasitic--the idiot that wrote that wasn't so smart, so I had to change that-- because the PLANARIAN-for example, is flatworm and that is a harmless little critter) ~round worms are ROUND ~flat worms are FLAT ~Round worms have 2 body openings (mouth & anus) *random fact: 1/2 of all roundworms are PARASITIC, and 50 species affect humans**
How are worms different from flat worms?
round worms are round and flat worms are flat!
Are worms in danger?
No
Are penguins a danger to humans?
Penguins are no danger to Humans, Humans are a Danger to Penguins.
What is round worms?
Round worms are nematoda, which are, mostly, parasitic worms. A round worm is also called a Guinea worm.
Do Both humans and worms have lungs?
No. Humans have lungs but worms do not.
Can humans get butt worms?
Yes, humans can get butt worms.
