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Hookworms average about 2/5 of an inch (10mm) in length and live in the small intestine of the host. The most common effect from hookworm infections is a varying degree of anemia.
Also: Ancylostoma duodenale, Ancylostomiasis, Hookworms, Necator americanus
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Topics Related To Hookworm
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| Ancyclostoma | Related Topic
"Parasitic hookworm in the human duodenum..."
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Hookworm Infection |
The Condition
"There are many species of hookworms that infect mammals..."
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Iron |
As A Treatment
"...An excess of calcium or intestinal parasites such as hookworm is believed to reduce absorption of iron..."
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Iron Requirement |
The Condition
"...such as inadequate intake, poor absorption (for example chronic diarrhoea or malabsorption syndrome), increased iron demands (as in pregnancy) and abnormal loss of blood from the body (for example hookworm, gastric ulcers and frequent or excessive menstruation)..."
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Parasite Infection |
The Condition
"...Three of the most common kinds of worms are roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus)..."
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Tapeworm Infection |
The Condition
"...those directed against the intestinal nematodes like roundworm, whipworm or hookworm)..."
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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