How Do You Get Nematodes?

Other nematode parasites of humans are transmitted by eating meat that is not cooked sufficiently or through contact with faeces, or water contaminated with faeces, from humans or animals.

Where do you get nematodes?

Nematodes can be purchased online, in big box stores, or at garden centers.

What causes nematodes in humans?

The following are potential causes of nematode infections: Ingestion of mature eggs in fecally contaminated food or drink. Larval penetration of skin (hookworms and S stercoralis) Larvae introduced into human host by arthropod vector (mosquitoes for filariasis and flies for O volvulus and Dirofilaria species)

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