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What happens if a human gets hookworm?

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Created: 2022-04-10 01:30:10

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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 serious is hookworm in humans?

The most serious effects of hookworm infection are blood loss leading to anemia, in addition to protein loss. Hookworm infections are treatable with medication prescribed by your health care provider.

Can you get rid of hookworms in humans?

Anthelminthic medications (drugs that rid the body of parasitic worms), such as albendazole and mebendazole, are the drugs of choice for treatment of hookworm infections. Infections are generally treated for 1-3 days. The recommended medications are effective and appear to have few side effects.

How long can hookworms live in humans?

Hookworms live in the human intestine on average from 1-3 years for A. duodenale and 3-10 years for N. americanus (Hoagland and Schad, 1978), with a maximum life-span of 18 years (Beaver, 1988). Hookworm eggs exit the body in faeces.

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