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<blockquote data-quote="DewDrop" data-source="post: 60548" data-attributes="member: 4217"><p>Oh there are little soil mites that can transmit tapeworms to horses. If you go riding and you let the horse nibble on the grass in some areas you get griped at because it could make the horses sick with flatworms. Typically the mites in Canada peat are not worrisome but they can be the ones that can be infectious. An earthworm can transmit hookworms. No , dirt has a natural antibiotics in it, that cannot always be reproduced by science. Basically in some areas the dirt can blow on you and you will sprout up in a hookworm infection through cutaneous exposure . We don't think of these things as particularly risky but, dog tapeworms can be transmitted to humans, whereas cat are though of as not contagious, however the simple fact is, a tapeworm is a tapeworm whichever hind end a proglottid is coming out of and is contagious. It is just better to prevent them and it is a good reason why pesticides are used to grow commercial produce, fruits and livestock gets de-wormed. The risk of infection by parasites is not limited to third world conditions, the simple fact is while our federal food regulation does protect us, parasites are still out there. </p><p></p><p>Which a simple yet highly complex blood test can show the possibility of that is real common, the comp metabolic panel, cbc blood tests can show if someone is out of the norm if parasites are suspected. It is thought that while the United States is relatively clean and safegaurded from parasites that it is still possible for infection. As far as dancing around in whatever, I do believe I will pass on that. Also, it is quite common for a tapeworm to actually be found in people, regardless of where they live. It is the different types of tapeworms that are of concern and treatment resistance present in the certain kinds that are quite deadly. However the flash freezing of raw fish by the fishing industry has helped to almost eliminate the possibility of contamination. Just wash your hands after you play in dirt, don't eat wild dirt, be mindful of your feeders and don't feed wild caught insects or anything else wild caught as we all know and of course just cook your meat. I know that sushi or sashimi is a lower risk but still bacteria can be found in fish that can give you a common cold from one of the hundreds of common cold viruses. If at your age you haven't caught a cutaneous hookworm don't worry about it, just be mindful of fleas on your other pets. Earthworms can carry hookworms so when you buy them, remember that they are raised in a manner to prevent that but once they are wild, they are a possible source. Beetles from meal worms, any beetle, can carry a tapeworm in otherwords they are capable it doesn't mean they do. When they are captive raised it is less of a risk. </p><p></p><p>Let's face it risk of illness is out there, you just get used to it and don't worry about it either because you keep things clean. Thankfully we do live in a society with the advancements we do so if anything is wiggling about inside you, it'll get caught in a routine check up and treated, while the other areas of also valuable concern are addressed also if needed. The particularly vicious parasites are also monitored and reported so they do get controlled. These are the days where mindful precaution helped knock the vicious ebola viruses back to managed and all but eradicated. SO don't worry. I merely mentioned for those who already knew such things in case someone wanted to chat. If you don't know and the topic scares you, that was not my intention at all. It is just that with the various jobs I have had in the past knowledge is a valuable thing and being aware of any risk to prevent it is important, but don't go worrying about it. I don't worry about it I just know risks exist and use basic prevention while not over doing it. Relax.</p><p></p><p>Also the worm itself as a proglottid or a segment of a tapeworm is contagious, yes, but so are other insects that have an infection and eggs of fleas as we all know. It isn't a reason to fret or quit eating meat, it is only a reminder that you do not need to over look a feeder because a feeder could of ingested a mite or caught infection from the topsoil or even peat products being used, so things like exoterra and products designed for habitats for pets are going to have a less chance of risk. That is all I am saying. We members are not the only ones on these forums. We seem to know pretty well what we can and cannot do. Just a friendly reminder for those completely ignorant on the matter. In cold things such as parasites can go dormant or die, in heat they can die or even go dormant. Just depends on the particular type of what it is being discussed. While there are thought to be cestode resistance and hookworm resistance in some livestock they are still checked and treated if needed and vaccinated for things in general before they make it to your plate, which personally I appreciate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DewDrop, post: 60548, member: 4217"] Oh there are little soil mites that can transmit tapeworms to horses. If you go riding and you let the horse nibble on the grass in some areas you get griped at because it could make the horses sick with flatworms. Typically the mites in Canada peat are not worrisome but they can be the ones that can be infectious. An earthworm can transmit hookworms. No , dirt has a natural antibiotics in it, that cannot always be reproduced by science. Basically in some areas the dirt can blow on you and you will sprout up in a hookworm infection through cutaneous exposure . We don't think of these things as particularly risky but, dog tapeworms can be transmitted to humans, whereas cat are though of as not contagious, however the simple fact is, a tapeworm is a tapeworm whichever hind end a proglottid is coming out of and is contagious. It is just better to prevent them and it is a good reason why pesticides are used to grow commercial produce, fruits and livestock gets de-wormed. The risk of infection by parasites is not limited to third world conditions, the simple fact is while our federal food regulation does protect us, parasites are still out there. Which a simple yet highly complex blood test can show the possibility of that is real common, the comp metabolic panel, cbc blood tests can show if someone is out of the norm if parasites are suspected. It is thought that while the United States is relatively clean and safegaurded from parasites that it is still possible for infection. As far as dancing around in whatever, I do believe I will pass on that. Also, it is quite common for a tapeworm to actually be found in people, regardless of where they live. It is the different types of tapeworms that are of concern and treatment resistance present in the certain kinds that are quite deadly. However the flash freezing of raw fish by the fishing industry has helped to almost eliminate the possibility of contamination. Just wash your hands after you play in dirt, don't eat wild dirt, be mindful of your feeders and don't feed wild caught insects or anything else wild caught as we all know and of course just cook your meat. I know that sushi or sashimi is a lower risk but still bacteria can be found in fish that can give you a common cold from one of the hundreds of common cold viruses. If at your age you haven't caught a cutaneous hookworm don't worry about it, just be mindful of fleas on your other pets. Earthworms can carry hookworms so when you buy them, remember that they are raised in a manner to prevent that but once they are wild, they are a possible source. Beetles from meal worms, any beetle, can carry a tapeworm in otherwords they are capable it doesn't mean they do. When they are captive raised it is less of a risk. Let's face it risk of illness is out there, you just get used to it and don't worry about it either because you keep things clean. Thankfully we do live in a society with the advancements we do so if anything is wiggling about inside you, it'll get caught in a routine check up and treated, while the other areas of also valuable concern are addressed also if needed. The particularly vicious parasites are also monitored and reported so they do get controlled. These are the days where mindful precaution helped knock the vicious ebola viruses back to managed and all but eradicated. SO don't worry. I merely mentioned for those who already knew such things in case someone wanted to chat. If you don't know and the topic scares you, that was not my intention at all. It is just that with the various jobs I have had in the past knowledge is a valuable thing and being aware of any risk to prevent it is important, but don't go worrying about it. I don't worry about it I just know risks exist and use basic prevention while not over doing it. Relax. Also the worm itself as a proglottid or a segment of a tapeworm is contagious, yes, but so are other insects that have an infection and eggs of fleas as we all know. It isn't a reason to fret or quit eating meat, it is only a reminder that you do not need to over look a feeder because a feeder could of ingested a mite or caught infection from the topsoil or even peat products being used, so things like exoterra and products designed for habitats for pets are going to have a less chance of risk. That is all I am saying. We members are not the only ones on these forums. We seem to know pretty well what we can and cannot do. Just a friendly reminder for those completely ignorant on the matter. In cold things such as parasites can go dormant or die, in heat they can die or even go dormant. Just depends on the particular type of what it is being discussed. While there are thought to be cestode resistance and hookworm resistance in some livestock they are still checked and treated if needed and vaccinated for things in general before they make it to your plate, which personally I appreciate. [/QUOTE]
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