Can hookworms make you sick?

You can get a hookworm infection by touching contaminated dirt with your bare hands or feet. You can also get it by accidentally eating contaminated soil. To reduce your risk, make sure your pets are vaccinated and dewormed by your veterinarian. read more

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Hookworm – Contracted by walking barefoot on contaminated soil, hookworms used to be a major problem in the U.S., particularly in the southeast. While not at the level it once was, hookworms still exist and can start with an itchy rash at the site of entrance. read more