The most common hookworm that infects humans is Ancylostoma duodena ... but they can also be contracted through feces of infected animals or people. Tapeworms cause a disease called taeniasis ...

and tapeworms. These worms infect humans and can cause various illnesses. Symptoms range from gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and abdominal pain to changes in stool appearance. You may also ...

a man in his 40s discovered a white thread-like object in his feces,” Kuramochi said. “Dr. Satoru Kamegai, our museum’s first director, had the man take an agent that gets rid of parasites.” ...