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Ankylostomiasis

Ankylostomiasis: Introduction

Ankylostomiasis: A parasitic intestinal infection caused by a hookworm called Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus. Infection usually occurs when larva enter a break in the skin and then travel throughout the body until the reach the intestines. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ankylostomiasis is available below.

Symptoms of Ankylostomiasis

• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Intestinal bleeding
• Itching
• Cough
• Fever
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See full list of 6 symptoms of Ankylostomiasis

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Causes of Ankylostomiasis

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Misdiagnosis and Ankylostomiasis

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Statistics for Ankylostomiasis

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Ankylostomiasis: Broader Related Topics

• Parasitic diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
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Types of Ankylostomiasis

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Definitions of Ankylostomiasis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Ankylostomiasis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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