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Where do hookworm eggs hatch and develop?

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Development. The female worm deposits eggs in the intestine of the host. Each egg contains a two- to eight-segmented embryo, which is then passed in the feces. Assuming the embryo reaches suitable soil, it grows and hatches in 24 to 48 hours as an immature, noninfective larva.


Where are hookworm eggs found?

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 reproduce?

It takes about 5-6 weeks for the hookworm to reach the small intestine from the lungs. Finally, the adult worms develop in the small intestine where they mate, and produce eggs that are sent off in the feces of the host to begin the process once more. Adults form about 6 weeks after the initial infection.

How do hookworms develop?

The eggs are passed in your pet's stool and hatch into larvae. The eggs and larvae are found in the dirt where your pet leaves stool. You can get a hookworm infection by touching contaminated dirt with your bare hands or feet. You can also get it by accidentally eating contaminated soil.

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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