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Hookworms causes a specific disease called gastrointestinal (GI) infection. This disease is the effect of chronic blood loss that leads to iron-deficiency anemia and protein malnutrition.

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This is what hookworms looks like on the inside of your body.

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An easy way to catch hookworms to catch this disease would be walking outside barefoot.

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abdominal pain

diarrhea

loss of appetite

weight loss

fatigue

anemia

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There are a couple ways to get rid of the gastrointestinal disease. Your body could fight it off naturally, but it could take years. A faster way would be to follow the BRAT diet or get on antibiotics to ease the symptoms.