dturm wrote:
Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infections are the most common worm infection in America. Although any individual may develop a case of pinworms, the infection occurs most frequently in school children between 5 to 10 years of age. Pinworm infections occur in all socioeconomic groups; however, human-to-human spread is favored by close, crowded living conditions. Spread among family members is common. Animals do not harbor pinworms - humans are the only natural host for this parasite.
Get your facts straight.
Drsolo
Not all his facts are Scientifically correct as our Mod, who is a Vet, has pointed out.
I have seen a lot more campers, and their kids doing unsanitary things, that I would be way more worried about than some dog pee, or poop that was picked up my the owner.
As was pointed out by a another poster, most dogs are treated for worms, along with other things, when they get their shots/checkup. Some people have irrational fears of many things, and I think catching a desease from dogs in a Campground is one of them.
"Current evidence supports the fact that pet dogs pose a minimal zoonotic risk to their human companions. Your risk may be slightly higher if you have a compromised immune system from disease or medication."
I'm not a Doctor, but I do have a degree in Zoology.
