Meaning Hookworms
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Hookworms


A superfamily of nematode parasitic hookworms consisting of four genera: Ancylostoma; Necator; Bunostomum; and Uncinaria. Ancylostoma and Necator occur in Humans and other Mammals. Bunostomum is commo [..]
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Hookworms


A common Parasite of Humans in the moist tropics and subtropics. These organisms attach to villi in the Small Intestine and suck Blood causing Diarrhea, Anorexia, and Anemia.
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Hookworms


any of numerous small parasitic worms living in the intestines of dogs, drinking the host’s blood resulting in anemia. They have hooked mouthparts which fasten to the intestinal walls of the host.
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