Hookworms are intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms that cause types of infection known as helminthiases. Hookworm infection is found in many parts of the world, [1] and is common in areas …

Hookworm disease is an infection caused by a parasite. The parasite enters through your skin, often when you walk barefoot. Medication can treat the infection.

2025年10月9日 · Most people with hookworms don't have symptoms, but infections can cause health issues like anemia and malnutrition. Medicines can get rid of hookworms, and treatment is crucial to …

2024年6月13日 · 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 …

2018年2月21日 · Hookworms are parasites. This means they live off other living things. Hookworms affect your lungs, skin, and small intestine. Humans contract hookworms through hookworm larvae …

ctions are often not treated. In the United States, human hookworm infections are generally treated for 1 to 3 days with medication prescribed by your health care provider. The drugs are effective and ap

2022年10月4日 · Hookworms are parasites that live in the small intestine. Like all parasites, they live off other living things, including people. Most people with hookworms don’t have symptoms of an...

Hookworms are a major cause of iron deficiency anemia in endemic regions. Diagnosis is by finding eggs in stool. Treatment is with albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel pamoate. The worldwide …

Hookworm disease, parasitic infestation of humans, dogs, or cats caused by bloodsucking worms living in the small intestine—sometimes associated with secondary anemia.

2018年9月24日 · Hookworm is a parasite that causes infection in people of all ages. It enters the body through the skin and can lead to a number of complications. Hookworm is most likely to occur in a …