Tapeworms of the Taenia and Echinococcus species can also be contracted by humans via accidental ingestion of cat feces containing infectious tapeworm eggs. The only form of Echinococcus transmissable by cats is that causing alveolar echinococcus.
Anyone can contract HIV, and while IDUs are at great risk because of practices related to their drug use, anyone who engages in unsafe sex (e.g., unprotected sex with an infected partner) could be exposed to HIV infection.frican-Americans account for a higher proportion of HIV infections than any other population at all stages of the disease from initial infection to death (see text box). Moreover, specific minority subgroups are at particular risk.
In 2010, African Americans represented 17% of teenagers and 16% of people aged 20â24 in the overall population, but accounted for 57% of new HIV infections among those aged 13â24. Young men who have sex with men (MSM), especially those of color, have the highest risk of HIV infection among young people. Among youth aged 13-24 diagnosed with HIV in 2014, 80% were gay and other MSM. Of those, 55% were black, 23% were Hispanic/Latino, and 16% were white. Adolescent females are also at risk.