Parasitic Nematode Project by Nija Ellis https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44 Hookworm en-us 2017-04-04 12:26:30 UTC 2026-01-07 01:07:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Beartoy.png What are they? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594200 An species of worm with hook-like teeth that attaches to its host small intestine.]]> 2017-04-04 12:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594200 What do they do? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594231  It attaches to one's small intestine. It feeds on the blood of its hosts it helps them grow and reproduce.]]> 2017-04-04 12:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594231 How do they infect? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594290 Hookworms can infect the hosts by feces. It also can be transmit by walking barefoot in contaminated soil.The larvae can break in the skin of humans causing it to infect.]]> 2017-04-04 12:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164594290 Who are their hosts? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164600378 They host are typically humans,canines, felines, and foxes. Typically, humas that lives in warm and moist climates.]]> 2017-04-04 13:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164600378 How do I know that I am infected? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164600631 One knows if they are affected by constant itching and the development of rashes. Some have no symptoms at all (light infection) or some experience anemia, fatigue, diarrhea, or stomach pain (heavy infection).]]> 2017-04-04 13:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164600631 How do I prevent an infection? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164601573 Remain with shoes on, limit skin to soil contact. Stop using fecal matter as fertilizer.]]> 2017-04-04 13:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164601573 How can I treat an infection? nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164602028 Prescribed medication ]]> 2017-04-04 13:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164602028 The hookworm along with the roundworm and pin-worm are the most common parasitic infection. nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164602331 2017-04-04 13:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164602331 Interesting fact nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164603111 Hookworms are used to fight off Crohn's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.]]> 2017-04-04 13:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164603111 It kills nearly 60,000 people annually. nija_ellis890 https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164606592 2017-04-04 13:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nija_ellis890/9ac2wzyl8e44/wish/164606592