Hookworm Disease

Hookworm disease is a disease that develops as a result of invasion of the small intestine by hookworms. The larvae of these nematodes live in the soil and can infect humans by penetrating their skin. Nematodes enter the lungs through the bloodstream, and through the respiratory tract into the pharynx, from where they are swallowed and enter the small intestine.

In severe cases of hookworm, significant damage to the intestinal wall can develop, which leads to large loss of blood; in combination with insufficient nutrition, this can lead to the development of severe anemia.

The main symptoms of the disease are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, general exhaustion and lethargy.

The disease is common in countries with tropical and subtropical climates, and it predominates in areas with poor sanitation and poor personal hygiene.

The readily available befenium hydroxynaphthoate is used to treat the disease.

Hookworm disease is an infection caused by nematids of the genus Ancylostoma and Necator, which parasitize the small intestine of humans. They are transmitted along with soil or water if a person comes into contact with insects that are already infected with larvae.

Ancylostomidae are roundworms with elongated worms or circles about 2-5 mm in diameter that reproduce in the intestines of a human host, where they feed on blood and mucosal tissue, causing inflammation and damage to intestinal tissue. These worms mainly live in the lower part of the human small intestine. Also, infection with this type of worm occurs among animals living in the ground: pigs, dogs, cows and others.

Symptoms of hookworm in humans are usually associated with poor general health, headache, fever and gastrointestinal complaints. The worm matures to an adult stage under the skin of the thigh, causing scratches and bites on the skin. A person may experience itching and rash on the affected area of ​​skin. Some patients may develop weakness after several weeks of illness.

Typically, the disease spreads in areas with poor personal hygiene and prone to flooding or soil drainage. Problems with waterways or contamination of water sources contribute to