What can I do about fox tapeworm? | |||
Fox tapeworm is transmitted to humans through the parasite’s eggs. These eggs are released into the environment in the faeces of foxes or of dogs eating mice and not properly dewormed. We recommend the following preventive measures: clean or cook fruit and vegetables, regularly deworm dogs to rid them of fox tapeworm, remove fox droppings from the garden. | |||
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Fox tapeworm eggs are usually released into the environment in the faeces of infected foxes or of dogs that eat mice but have not been properly dewormed. Humans can acquire fox tapeworm disease by ingesting the eggs on unwashed food or dirty hands. We recommend the following preventive measures:
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