Why aren’t humans regularly de-wormed like pets are?

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Wouldn’t it make sense to do this just in case?

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Why? Animals are at a much higher risk of parasites than humans. Humans, outside of specific environments, aren’t usually at risk. In the developed world, pin worms are the most common, but it is usually self-limiting and even then not as widespread as to warrant prophylactic treatment. Pets are usually given prevention for heartworms, which is not a concern for humans. 

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