Ancylostoma braziliense (2)

Question 1

What is the host(s)?

Answer 1

Dogs and cats

Question 2

Describe an adult hookworm

Answer 2

1 pair of teeth

Question 3

Describe a hookworm egg

Answer 3

Oval
Thin shell
60x40 micro m

Question 4

Describe the life cycle

Answer 4

Per os
Percutaneous
Paratenic hosts

L3 infective

Found in gulf coast area

Question 5

Site of infection

Answer 5

Small intestine

Question 6

Describe the Pathogenesis

Answer 6

Cutaneous larval migrans in humans

Question 7

Describe the clinical signs

Answer 7

Anemia

Diarrhea

Question 8

How do you diagnose?

Answer 8

Clinical signs

History with hematological and fecal examinations

A few hookworm eggs confirms infection (-iasis) only, not hookworm disease
- Consider age and time of infection to determine if hookworms are
the issue

Larval culture - differential

Question 9

How do you treat and prevent?

Answer 9

Treat adults and offspring

Parenteral iron

Sound diet

Good hygiene

Multiple treatments may be required

Question 10

What is the common name?

Answer 10

Hookworm