Human hookworm disease is a common helminth infection worldwide that is predominantly caused by the nematode parasites Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale; organisms that play a lesser role include Ancylostoma ceylanicum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Ancylostoma caninum. Hookworm infection is acquired through skin exposure to larvae in soil contaminated by human feces. Soil becomes infectious around 5-10 days after contamination and remains so for 3-4 weeks, depending on conditions ... 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. They can cause chronic infection of the intestinal tract, suck their host blood, leading to iron deficiency anemia in most cases. Moreover, pulmonary manifestations might occur by the effect of larval migration. While multiple ... Hookworm infections are effectively treated by anthelminthic medications (drugs that kill parasitic worms). Albendazole, mebendazole, and pyrantel pamoate are the three widely used drugs for hookworm infections. Hookworm is an intestinal parasite that can cause malnourishment and anemia, especially in young children. It disproportionately impacts poorer areas.
