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Hookworm-Related Anaemia among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2008
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hookworm infection is among the major causes of anaemia in poor communities, but its importance in causing maternal anaemia is poorly understood, and this has hampered effective lobbying for the inclusion of anthelmintic ...
Peter J. Hotez   +2 more
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Hookworm: “The Great Infection of Mankind” [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS Medicine, 2005
Peter J. Hotez   +2 more
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Hookworm Infection

Scientific American, 1995
It retards growth and intellectual development in millions of children yet is largely ignored by researchers. New findings suggest excellent possibilities for a vaccine.
P J, Hotez, D I, Pritchard
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Hookworm Dermatitis

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1971
SUMMARY To investigate a dermatologie condition observed clinically, 10 Beagle bitches were infected percutaneously with 50 3rd-stage larvae of Ancylostoma caninum. Dermatitis resulted that was characterized by pruritus, erythema, and papules from which penetration tracts could be traced histologically into the epidermis.
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Hookworm anaemia and Intestinal Malabsorption Associated with Hookworm Infestation

1975
Anaemia in hookworm infestation due to iron deficiency has been firmly established [1,2]. Blood loss in these patients [3–8] is associated quantitatively with hookworm load. Protein loss in patients with severe hookworm infestation may lower the total serum protein [6, 9].
A K, Saraya, B N, Tandon
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Hookworm

Clinics in Gastroenterology, 1978
J G, Banwell, G A, Schad
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Hookworms of Dogs and Cats

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1987
Hookworms are probably the most faithful intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. Infecting all ages, they are life-threatening to the very young and potentially so to the fully mature hookworm-resistant host. Discussed in this article are the diagnosis of hookworm infection, the life cycle of hookworms, the cutaneous and intestinal manifestations of ...
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