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Hookworm infection is found in many parts of the world, and is common in areas with poor access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene. In humans, infections are caused by two main species of roundworm, belonging to the genera Ancylostoma and Necator.
12 de jul. de 2023 · Hookworm is an intestinal parasite that can cause malnourishment and anemia, especially in young children. It disproportionately impacts poorer areas.
Intestinal hookworm disease in humans is caused by Ancylostoma duodenale, A. ceylanicum, and Necator americanus. Classically, A. duodenale and N. americanus were considered the two primary intestinal hookworm species worldwide, but newer studies show that a parasite infecting animals, A. ceylanicum , is also an important emerging parasite ...
18 de ene. de 2023 · WHO fact sheet on soil-transmitted helminth infections caused by different species of parasitic worm. Includes key facts, definition, distribution, transmission, control and WHO response.
Hace 5 días · Hookworms are parasitic worms that infect roughly 406 – 480 million people globally. The name comes from the hook-like shape of its head. The larvae (immature worms) and adult worms live in a person’s small intestines. A person infected with hookworm passes the eggs in their feces (poop).
15 de jun. de 2023 · Hookworms are nematode parasites that usually get transmitted through infested soil. They usually affect the poorest individuals in tropical and subtropical areas. Two species are mainly responsible for human infections, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
31 de ago. de 2023 · Hookworm is a soil-transmitted intestinal helminth (roundworm) infection; it occurs in areas with inadequate access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
