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How long does it take for hookworms to show up in humans?

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How long does it take for hookworms to show up in humans? Several weeks after exposure, you may begin experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite and weight loss. 19 This can happen when the hookworms attach themselves to the intestines. However, most people with hookworm infections don't have any signs or symptoms.


How long does it take for hookworm symptoms to show?

The rash usually shows up 1 to 5 days after you have been exposed to the hookworms. But sometimes it can take more than 1 month to show up. Each person may have slightly different symptoms.

How do I know if I have hookworms?

Itching and a localized rash are often the first signs of infection. These symptoms occur when the larvae penetrate the skin. A person with a light infection may have no symptoms. A person with a heavy infection may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue and anemia.

How long does it take for hookworms to become adults?

The larvae follow the digestive tract into the small intestine, where they attach to the walls, grow and mature. Fertilized eggs leave your body in your stool to infect another host. The whole process can take two to three months. The worms can live in your body for two years or more.

How fast can you get hookworm infection?

After 5 to 10 days of development, larvae are able to cause infection and can penetrate the skin. A person can become infected by walking barefoot or sitting in contaminated soil. Larvae of Ancylostoma duodenale can also cause infection when people consume food that contains the larvae.

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