Roundworms Flashcards
1
Q
Vocab: hookworm
A
Hookworms are intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms that cause types of infection known as helminthiases
2
Q
How can you prevent diseases caused by roundworms?
A
Wash your hands well with soap and hot water after playing with pets or doing outdoor activities.
3
Q
Know what type of worm a heartworm is (not just round).
A
Heartworms are parasitic worms that cause Heartworm disease in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. Spread by mosquitoes
