These are most common type of worms living in the intestines of your pets (called as intestinal parasites).
When eggs go in the body, they start hatching to complete their life cycle. Infected pets can pass out the eggs and can contaminate the area that becomes source of infection for other pets. Pets of all ages can be effected but puppies/kittens are at greater risk of getting the infection. Puppy/kitten can get infection from mom before birth or shortly after birth through milking.
Problem is ZOONOTIC that means human also can get infection from pets especially small children are at greater risk. These worms can effect internal visceral organs like liver/lungs and other organs, eyes, nerves or skin in humans, may cause itchy blistering rashes when larvae migrate under the skin. These larvae can cause damage to other internal organs including intestines.
The problem can be diagnosed by running a fecal test and if comes positive, pets can be treated accordingly to avoid further damage inside the pets body and to minimize further spread to other pets and humans. In some case multiple fecal examinations may be required especially in light infestations. That is why routine fecal examination is important for your pet as well as for your own safety.
As the eggs can adhere to many surfaces and become mixed in soil and dust, strict hygiene should be observed by people, particularly care should be taken for small kids if the area is contaminated or soiled.
To avoid these problem routine de-worming in puppies, adults and breeding pets is recommended.
