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noun - parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
noun - infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
Any of numerous small parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae, having hooked mouthparts with which they fasten themselves to the intestinal walls of various hosts, including human beings, causing ancylostomiasis.
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Parasitic bloodsucker |
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Any of numerous small parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae, having a hooked mouthpart with which it fastens itself to the intestinal walls of its host, causing ancylostomiasis. Also called uncinaria. |
a parasitic nematode worm which inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals. It has hook-like mouthparts with which it attaches itself to the wall of the gut, puncturing the blood vessels and feeding on the blood. |
A parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals. It has hooklike mouthparts with which it attaches itself to the wall of the gut, puncturing the blood vessels and feeding on the blood. |
parasitic blood-sucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts |
infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin |
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Hookworm infection is an infection by a type of intestinal parasite in the roundworm group. Initially, itching and a rash may occur at the site of infection. Those only affected by a few worms may show no symptoms. Those infected by many worms may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The mental and physical development of children may be affected. Anemia may result.Two species of hookworms that commonly infect humans are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Hookworm eggs are deposited in the stools of infected people. If these end up in the environment, they can hatch into immature worms, which can then penetrate the skin. One type can also be spread through contaminated food. Risk factors include walking barefoot in warm climates, where sanitation is poor. Diagnosis is by examination of a stool sample with a microscope.The disease can be prevented on an individual level by not walking barefoot in areas where the disease is common. At a population lev |