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Hookworm



Hookworm - mouth of the organism
Hookworm - mouth of the organism
Hookworm - close-up of the organism
Hookworm - close-up of the organism
Hookworm - Ancyclostoma caninum
Hookworm - Ancyclostoma caninum
Hookworm egg
Hookworm egg
Hookworm rhabditiform larva
Hookworm rhabditiform larva
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs


Hookworm

Prevention:

Improvement in sanitation measures in developing countries is necessary for prevention of infection.


References:

Kucik CJ, Martin GL, Sortor BV. Common intestinal parasites. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Mar 1;69(5):1161-8.

Beers MH, Berkow, R. eds. Parasitic Infections. In: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. Sec. 13. Ch. 161. Merck & Co, Inc: 1999-2005.





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