Hookworm Flashcards
1
Q
Which species cause hookŵorm?
A
Ancylostoma duodenale
Necator americanus
2
Q
What are the differences between the two hookworm species?
A
Ancylostoma duodenale- temperate climates, large teeth, can be transmitted vertically and in breast milk, can lay dormant in skeletal muscle
Necator americanus- tropics (Africa and S America), dorsal and ventral cutting plates, ,ore common
3
Q
What is ground itch and why do you get it with hookworms?
A
Larval penetration
Pruritic papular vesicular dermatitis
4
Q
What are the symptoms of a hookworm infection?
A
Asymptomatic Ground itch Loffler-like syndrome Iron deficiency anaemia Hypoproteinaemia
5
Q
What do hookworm eggs look like?
A
Colourless
Thin walled
Morulated
6
Q
How do you treat hookworm?
A
Albendazole or mebendazole for 1 to 3 days
