Are worms or parasites contagious between kids?

Catching worms from the family pet is not common although it is possible.

Roundworm; only spread to humans by ingesting roundworm eggs. This can happen when a child comes in contact with contaminated soil or sand and then transfers eggs to the mouth via contaminated fingers or by putting contaminated objects in their mouths.


Hookworm; transmissible to humans via soil contaminated by cat or dog feces. Hookworm eggs are deposited into the soil.


Ringworm; contracted by touching an animal with ringworm. Ringworm can spread while petting or grooming infected dogs or cats. You can also get ringworm from cows, goats, pigs and horses.


Dipylidium Caninum (Dog Tapeworm); child must ingest an infected flea and this doesn't happen often. Pets on the other hand often ingest fleas whilst grooming.


Threadworm; not caught from dogs and cats. The most likely transmission of threadworm is from other children.


Heartworm; transmitted by mosquitoes. Humans are not a natural host for

heart worm

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I hope this helped!