Parasites!Parasites!Parasites!

NYCguppydude

NYCguppydude

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i did a report on mind control parasites in college there is one (Toxoplasma gondii) that make mice attracted to feline urine as well. Toxo is also the reason pregnant women should not change litter boxes because the parasite can have adverse effects on the fetus. There have also been studies looking at a possible link between T. gondii and schizophrenia
 
I've seen that camallanus one before, that is as nasty as it gets. Lol, I'm already sick home today and that one almost pushed me over the edge. The second one is not parasitic, it is just some planaria I think, the guy is way overreacting and it can't be spread to humans and was not the snail's fault.
I can't even think of any fish parasites that can be spread to humans from just aquarium contact. Most of them you would have to drink the water or eat the fish. People who eat snails need to cook them thoroughly all the way though.
 
Reframer said:
I've seen that camallanus one before, that is as nasty as it gets. Lol, I'm already sick home today and that one almost pushed me over the edge. The second one is not parasitic, it is just some planaria I think, the guy is way overreacting and it can't be spread to humans and was not the snail's fault.
I can't even think of any fish parasites that can be spread to humans from just aquarium contact. Most of them you would have to drink the water or eat the fish. People who eat snails need to cook them thoroughly all the way though.
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Well that makes me feel better
 
botia said:
Do the flukes really infect humans makes me think twice about reaching in my tanks!
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To my knowledge, only Mycobacteriosis sp. does causing "fish granuloma" when you touch an infected tank with open cuts. It is responsible for cases of fish TB.
 
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