Hookworm

Hookworm disease (ancylostomiasis) is a disease caused by the parasitism of the duodenal nematode or American hookworm (collectively referred to as hookworm) in the small intestine. When the human body comes in contact with the hookworm's infectious larvae (filamentous maggots), the larvae penetrate into the skin and cause infection. Clinically, the main manifestations are anemia, malnutrition, and gastrointestinal dysfunction. In severe cases, it can cause developmental disorders and cardiac insufficiency.

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