A roundworm is a type of tiny worm that has a round body shape, like a tube. It is a common name given to describe various types of worms that have this shape.
As many as 10,000 cases of roundworm infection in humans have been reported in one year. (chai-online.org)
Various varmints (rats, mice etc.) that come in contact with roundworm eggs end up with these parasites encysted in their bodies and can transmit them to adult cats if they are themselves consumed. (2ndchance.info)
It is effective in the treatment of roundworm in adult dogs and puppies from just 2 weeks of age. (dogsbarn.com)