Worms under the dirt/grass?!


Question: Worms under the dirt/grass!?
I read once that there are worms that live in the dirt/grass in your yard, and if you walk barefoot, they can go in your feet!?

Is this true!? Sometimes I walk barefoot outside, and I've never felt anything painful go in my foot or anything!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
No way, they can't go "INTO" your feet (Unless you have some weird holes in your foot)!. There are types of worms that can go through human skin, but those are typically parasitic and not worms you will find in your front yard!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Not so long ago, it was believed that ringworm could be transmitted by walking barefoot in dirt or grass!. Ringworm is actually a type of fungus (like athlete's foot) that is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact!. It forms a round, circular rash!. Theoretically, you could get ringworm if you walked barefoot through a farm, as it is a pretty common infection among farm animals and cats and can be spread through infected hair etc!.!. Both athlete's foot and ringworm are also pretty common in locker rooms, so you should never walk barefoot through a shared locker or shower room!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, there are worms in the dirt or grass!. There are also germs, bacteria and many organisms living on your body right now!. It is natural and normal!. What you read was advertisment aimed at selling your something!. It was playing on normal fears of parasitic worms!. If you have a parasite you will have symptoms!. Worms, dirt, and being barefoot are all natural and healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I believe they are called tape worms and yes, people do get them!. Although, I ran around bare foot all the time when I was a kid and I never got a worm!. (My poor mom had to fight with me tooth and nail to get me to put my shoes on!.)

People who are telling you this isn't possible are wrong!. I just found the following information on http://www!.appliedozone!.com/parasites!.ht!.!.!.
Under the heading of: Prevent, Eliminate Parasites

"Do not walk barefoot on warm, moist soil or while working in the garden!. Parasites are abundant in soil and can absorb (penetrate) through skin cells!. Fertilizers are added to garden soil and its the pets favorite place to go!. Use gloves and shoes for protection!."Www@Answer-Health@Com

regular earthworms that live underground can not go into your feet!.

the only worm that can are flatworms that can be in animals such as a dog or rabbit and when they poop, the flatworm's eggs are let out on the surface the rabbit or dog pooped on!. that is the only type of worm that can be transmitted into your body that way!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

The worms in your yard are earthworms/nightcrawlers, aka robin food!.

The parasitic worms you're worried about are more often found in muddy/swampy tropical or subtropical areas!.!.!.not in yards!.

Go ahead and go barefoot; your toesies will thank you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes this is true, I was actually paying attention in school and they just lightly dig!. I'll edit to get more information!. P!.s Ringworms aren't really worms they are just a rash shaped as a ring!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

There are worms in the grass and dirt but, if you live in USA they are not the kind that can make people sick or get into their skin!. In some countries I believe there are!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Most parasitic worms enter a persons system through the mouth, anus or nose!.

There are few that can enter through the skin!. It's highly unlikely that you will contract one that way however!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Hook Worms can be located in moist soil if the dog or cat deficates in it!. These hook worm larva can get into your skin through your feet if you happen to step in places where these dogs "go"!. Very rare in US!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

there are worms in your yard called 'nightcrawlers', no they do not get in your foot!. they will go back in the ground if your near them, they are used for fishingWww@Answer-Health@Com

Yes!. I have ahd that happen to me!. It's pin worms and they can easily get into your system through any open woulds or chapped heels!. Just wear shoes! good luck :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

No it's not true!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

no this is completely un-true!. That could never happen!. Worms can not break through your skin at all!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

no it's not, they are harmless and very important for the soilWww@Answer-Health@Com

not earth warms but!. blood warms!. and I think ringworm's!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

There is a lot more information on the site, but I think you are talking about Hookworm!. It doesn't appear that you feel any pain when they enter, only itching in the foot!.

Hookworm is an intestinal parasite of humans that usually causes mild diarrhea or cramps!. Heavy infection with hookworm can create serious health problems for newborns, children, pregnant women, and persons who are malnourished!. Hookworm infections occur mostly in tropical and subtropical climates and are estimated to infect about 1 billion people -- about one-fifth of the world's population!.

Where are hookworms commonly found!?
One of the most common species, Ancylostoma duodenale (an-cy-CLO-sto-ma doe-AH-den-al), is found in southern Europe, northern Africa, northern Asia, and parts of South America!. A second species, Necator americanus (ne-KAY-tor am-er-i-CON-us), was widespread in the southeastern United States early in this century!. The Rockefeller Sanitary Commission was founded in response, and hookworm infection has been largely controlled!.

How do I get a hookworm infection!?
You can become infected by direct contact with contaminated soil, generally through walking barefoot, or accidentally swallowing contaminated soil!.

Hookworms have a complex life cycle that begins and ends in the small intestine!. Hookworm eggs require warm, moist, shaded soil to hatch into larvae!. These barely visible larvae penetrate the skin (often through bare feet), are carried to the lungs, go through the respiratory tract to the mouth, are swallowed, and eventually reach the small intestine!. This journey takes about a week!. In the small intestine, the larvae develop into half-inch-long worms, attach themselves to the intestinal wall, and suck blood!. The adult worms produce thousands of eggs!. These eggs are passed in the feces (stool)!. If the eggs contaminate soil and conditions are right, they will hatch, molt, and develop into infective larvae again after 5 to 10 days!.

What are the symptoms of hookworm!?
Itching and a rash at the site of where skin touched soil or sand is usually the first sign of infection!. These symptoms occur when the larvae penetrate the skin!. While a light infection may cause no symptoms, heavy infection can cause anemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss!. Heavy, chronic infections can cause stunted growth and mental development!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





The consumer health information on answer-health.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2011 answer-health.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Categories