Sentences with phrase «infective roundworm eggs»

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Both kittens and adult cats may become infected by swallowing roundworm eggs (eggs picked up on the fur or feet from contact with infected cats» bowel movements) which contain infective larvae.

These two species of worms are transmitted to humans through the ingestion of roundworm eggs which contain infective larvae.

Therefore, in an indoor cat, the best protections against infection are proper deworming of the cat and regular cleaning of the litterpan so that stools are disposed of before any roundworm eggs that might be present become infective.

The individual must ingest the infective stage of the roundworm eggs; since the eggs are primarily associated with feces, humans would somehow need to consume the egg contaminated feces for contagion to occur.

Dogs can become infected either by ingesting infective eggs in the same way as roundworms through the environment or the tiny larvae can burrow into the skin.

Raccoon roundworm eggs are very hardy and remain infective in the soil for years after being shed in the stool.

Ingesting infective eggs - This can occur through direct (e.g. eating infected cat feces) or indirect (e.g. contaminated soil or plants) contact with roundworm eggs.

Roundworm eggs are not immediately infective, they need about a week in the environment to activate.