Worms, bacteria, etc from tank affect human?

[yurona]

Very concern to know. Will fish diseases pass on to human beings. I read this post fr CoryDorus:

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On 8/4/2002 6:19:59 PM

Fatworms are planarian. They stick to the glass and quite a number of fish FEARED them. Duno why.

Sometimes will also float on water surface upsidedown.

When infested in large numbers, they tend to garther around aerated area.
They are hardy and multiply quickly. One more thing, they fear SALT.

Planarians are known to spread TB to human. Dunno this worm species will.

The last time I have it, I root my tank upside down.[]
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Will white worms (commonly found in smallfish-less tanks spread TB to human?
When doing water changes, fiddling around the tank, etc, you come in contact with the tank water, how thoroughly do you clean up after that? Tap water enough?

[Cardinal Tetra]

yes i have heard that fish TB can be spread to humans.

[Anonymous]

From articles on the internet, planaria are said to be non-parasitic to fish. They will attack fish eggs though. A nuisance. I don't think they are that dangerous an organism. I am not sure they carry TB, but TB can be cured if treated properly.
To get rid of them for a while, use salt in tank, and use salt solution to soak the filter sponge.