Adult hookworms in the intestines lay eggs that are passed out of the body through feces. Once in the environment, the eggs hatch into larvae. Larvae enter a new host's body by penetrating the skin. 26 февр. 2018 г.
How fast do hookworms reproduce?
It takes 2-3 weeks for hookworm larvae to mature and begin producing eggs. For this reason, fecal examination may be less reliable in very young puppies than in adult dogs.
What is the life cycle of hookworms?
Eggs are passed in the stool , and under favorable conditions (moisture, warmth, shade), larvae hatch in 1 to 2 days. The released rhabditiform larvae grow in the feces and/or the soil , and after 5 to 10 days (and two molts) they become filariform (third-stage) larvae that are infective .
How are hookworms spread to other dogs?
These eggs are defecated into the environment. They are not immediately able to infect another dog, but after a few days, these eggs mature and can infect another dog if they are eaten. Hookworm infection causes disease through the worms eating and sucking blood from the dog's intestine.
How can you prevent the spread of hookworms?
The best way to avoid hookworm infection is not to walk barefoot in areas where hookworm is common and where there may be human fecal contamination of the soil. Also, avoid other skin contact with such soil and avoid ingesting it.
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