hookworms
Soil-transmitted gut invaders
Hookworms are parasitic roundworms that infest the intestines of humans and other mammals.
They enter through the skin, typically bare feet in contaminated soil, then migrate to the gut where they attach and feed on blood.
Heavy infestations cause anemia, fatigue, and developmental problems in children.
The region's hookworm problem was linked to lack of sanitation.
Wearing no shoes
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- fecesSolid digestive waste
endemic · tropical · subtropical · poverty · rural · agricultural · percutaneous
Parasitic worm organism
- nematodeThreadlike parasitic worm
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- hostOne receiving guests
bloodsucking · intestinal · endoparasite · parasitism · infection · infestation · lifecycle · attachment
Red cell deficiency
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
Removing internal parasites medically
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- WHOUN health authority
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- footwearGarments for feet
barefoot
Wearing no shoes
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
feces · endemic · tropical · subtropical · poverty · rural · agricultural · percutaneous
helminth
Parasitic worm organism
- nematodeThreadlike parasitic worm
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
host · bloodsucking · intestinal · endoparasite · parasitism · infection · infestation · lifecycle · attachment · feeding
anemia
Red cell deficiency
deworming
Removing internal parasites medically
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- WHOUN health authority
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, fleas, tick
- Pet Ailmentship dysplasia, kennel cough, distemper, parvovirus, heartworm
- wormsearthworms, nightcrawler, roundworms, flatworms, tapeworms
- animal parasitesfleas, ticks, mites, lice, ear mites
- parasitic wormstapeworm, tapeworms, roundworm, roundworms, pinworm
- nematodesnematode, nematodes, roundworm, roundworms, pinworm
hookwormstapeworms
Segmented intestinal parasites
roundworms · pinworms · flukes · flatworms · whipworms
hookwormsprobiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
mutualists · beneficial bacteria · gut microbiome · lactobacillus · bifidobacteria
hookwormsclean bill of health
Official statement of soundness