What are they?: Includes ascarids, hookworms, whipworms, and heartworms.
Transmission:
- Intestinal worms - Ingestion of faeces or faeces-contaminated soil that contains worm eggs.
- Heartworm - Intermediate host e.g. mosquito required for propagation.
Diagnosis: Microscopic examination of faeces (for intestinal worms) or blood (for heartworms) to determine the presence of roundworms.
Treatment or Prevention: Regular and monitored medication.
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