Pinworms are spread from feces to the mouth. It can happen directly, like when your dirty fingers touch your mouth or food. It can also happen indirectly, like when you touch an object that’s ...

Once in the human body, both hookworm and roundworm larvae can mature and migrate through the bloodstream into the lungs. ... Have your vet test your pet’s poop annually for intestinal parasites.

Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny ...