How long can tapeworms hookworms live outside the body?

Answer 1

Tapeworms are normally 3m to 5m in length, but it can become very large, over 20m in some situations

They can grow to around 30 feet in humans, perhaps more; filling the whole intestine.

The longest tape worm was 37 ft pulled from Sally Mae Wallace pulled from her mouth on September 5th 1991

Answer 2

There you go, just click on the link below for a full explanation and a picture. The largest ever recorded in a human being was, I believe, 20 m (about 66 feet), but I cannot remember where I saw the reference, so I cannot provide a source. Edit: The second link below references that the longest tapeworm ever passed by a human was 39 m (128 ft.), but I find this doubtful. The third link cites 18 m (59 ft.), which is more believable (and closer to my original recollection). By the way, removal is typically by killing the worm through medication (the remains are then removed from the body with the rest of the waste) or, in extreme cases, surgery. I have heard tales about removing it orally (by pulling it out through the throat), but I believe this is the stuff of urban legends, not reality. ok bye(:

Answer 3

Indefinitely. However...

A tapeworm is a parasite and will sap the cat's energy by taking vital nutrients from the cat's digestive system and blood. This will result in the cat losing weight, possibly to an unhealthy point, and will also result in the cat's being more susceptible to other diseases. Further, the tapeworm may itself introduce Infectious Diseases into the cat's system. Additionally, it is possible that the cat may end up with multiple tapeworms.

If a cat is in good health and has sufficient food, a tapeworm will not kill it. Side effects of the tapeworm may.

Answer 4

Sooner or later the infected person will start to have bad stomach aches. This is a big clue. Otherwise tape worms will eventually end up killing the person if it isn't removed.

Answer 5

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