Scrabble?! UNCINARIASIS

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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. In those infected by many worms, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and feeling tired may be seen. 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 populat