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Ancylostoma Duodenale known as a hookworm are nematode worm commonly known as the "Old World Hookworms". They live in the small intestines of humans and animals. Hookworms can infect over 400 million people globally. A person that's infected can pass the egg in their stool. They can live up to a year.

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People can get Ancylostoma Duodenale by coming in contact with contaminated soil or by contaminated food. If the plants are not clean property then you're at high risk of getting infected. The water needs to be cleaned so plants or vegetables don't have bacteria on them. People don't need to be walking barefooted in contaminated soil or sitting in it either because the hookworms can get into the skin. The only way they can come around is if the place or country has poor sanitation and hygiene.

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The Disease Ancylostoma Duodenale can cause.

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The Disease Ancylostoma Duodenale can cause.

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This disease can be caused by intestinal hookworm disease. It can also cause anemia due to blood loss. They can cause respiratory problems like make a person start coughing or wheezing. People can get a severe infection that can be a mental or physical problem. Hookworms are a common infection worldwide.

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People visiting endemic areas are at risk.

People living in endemic areas such as China and India.

Children, adults and animals playing in contaminated soil.

People who live in poor sanitation and hygiene.

People with low socioeconomic status are at risk.

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A skin rash that can be seen on either the feet or hands.

Have a loss of appetite which leads to weight loss.

You can have abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.

Respiratory symptoms like coughing and wheezing.

People have had anemia and fatigue.

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The best way to treat an Ancylostoma Duodenale is taking antiparasitic drugs like Mebendazole, Pyrantel Pamoate and Albendazole. If pregnant then you should take a small dose Mebendazole, it shouldn't harm the baby. But if you start to have anemia then the doctor will give you iron supplements. Hookworms can go away without treatment but it will take years for it to go away. Plus with no treatment then the symptoms could get worse and cause health issues.

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Avoid skin-to-soil contact by wearing shoes when walking on soil and have a chair or something to sit on the ground.

Making sure you wash your hands after using the restroom or before your eating.

Get your pets checked once or twice a year by a veterinarian and have them on any anti-worm medication.

Make sure to sanitize any places where hookworms can be.

Don't eat food or drink water that could be contaminated.