Hookworm

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Etiology/Bacteriology

Taxonomy

| Domain = Eukaryota | Phylum = Nematoda | Class = Secernentea | Order = Strongylida | Family = Ancylostomatidae | Genus = Necator/ Ancylostoma | species = [[ N. americanus/ A. duodenale]] [1, 2].

Description

The hookworm is a soil-transmitted helminth that is common in many third world and developing countries. There are two species that typically infect human beings—‘’N. americanus’’ and ‘’A. duodenale’’. Hookworms are located in areas with warm, moist climates. Most people with hookworm infections have no symptoms. A few do present symptoms. Serious effects of hookworm can lead to anemia and protein loss.

Host Immune response

1. N americanus genome. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=N+americanus

2. NCBI. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?name=Necator+americanus

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Created by Dane Korber