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Can I Be Infected If I Touch Worm Like Thing Thrown Out By A Pet Dog?

Yes my dog threw up long thin worm like noodles. I went on the internet and I think it is round worm. I touched them and broke one in half thinking it was something else, they didn't seem to be moving. Anyway will I be infected now or will my 6 year old daughter be infected.
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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Infections through pet is very common but only touch worm for the first time has less chances of transmission but as we know precaution is must so you should get your pet be treated properly and keep yourself and other family members to be out of touch with your pet.
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Can I Be Infected If I Touch Worm Like Thing Thrown Out By A Pet Dog?

Hi Welcome to HCM Infections through pet is very common but only touch worm for the first time has less chances of transmission but as we know precaution is must so you should get your pet be treated properly and keep yourself and other family members to be out of touch with your pet. Thank you