Hookworm eggs are passed in the feces of an infected person. If the infected person defecates outside (near bushes, in a garden, or field) of if the feces of an infected person are used as fertilizer, eggs are deposited on soil. They can then mature and hatch, releasing larvae (immature worms).
Where do hookworm eggs hatch and develop?
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 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.
Do hookworms lay eggs inside the body?
Animal hookworms can sometimes penetrate a person's skin, but they don't mature or lay eggs inside a human host. Animal hookworms can cause a rash as they move under the skin.
How do I know if I have hookworm eggs?
The standard method for diagnosing the presence of hookworm is by identifying hookworm eggs in a stool sample using a microscope. Because eggs may be difficult to find in light infections, a concentration procedure is recommended.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
Where do hookworm larvae come from?What medicine kills hookworms in dogs?
