Question by zynsensei: Is it true that the human invading hookworms only live in subtropical and tropical places?
My dog has hookworms, and I was wondering if I had any chance of becoming infected. The vet didn’t seem too worried, and I had heard that hookworms only live in moist places ( I live in a temperate forest region).

Please enlighten me, I worry ;(

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Answer by Infectious Diseases Today
Hookworm species are worldwide in distribution, mostly in areas with moist, warm climate. In the US they are most likely to be found in the south.
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Question by yoshi2919: Is it true Tapeworms are NOT harmful to dogs?
Tapeworms are passed through fecal matter and flea larvae, and easily spread from dogs to humans through direct contact. They’re easily visible in your dog’s waste, so while it may seem a vile practice, take an extra long look at your dog’s poop every now and then to check for tapeworms. While they are harmless to your dog, tapeworms are hazardous to humans. If your dog has them, they should be treated promptly.

Is that true?

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Answer by Josh P
True

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Someone told me that tobacco will get rid of worms in dogs, so if you smoke around your dog, they will be less likely to get worms. Is this true?
Um, I never said I smoked, let alone smoked around a dog. I don’t, I was just wondering if it was true or not.