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What is a hookworms habitat?

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Created: 2022-06-14 15:57:13

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Hookworms live in the small intestine. Hookworm eggs are passed in the feces of an infected person. If the infected person defecates outside (near bushes, in a garden, or field) or if the feces of an infected person are used as fertilizer, eggs are deposited on soil.


Where do hookworms grow?

Hookworm is an intestinal parasite of humans. The larvae and adult worms live in the small intestine can cause intestinal disease.

Where are hookworms found in their host?

TRANSMISSION. Adult hookworms are found attached to the wall of the small intestine. They feed on the host's blood.

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