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 ...

Doing this revealed the species of parasites lurking in the ancient poop, which included the giant roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) and human whipworm (Trichuris trichiura).

Human poop from the Roman era reveals that despite the empire's famous public baths and toilets, Rome was still infested with parasites. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

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.