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Hookworm (Ancylostoma
duodenale)
The human hookworms include two nematode
(roundworm) species, Adult females: 10 to 13 mm, adult males: 8 to
11 mm. A smaller group of hookworms infecting animals can invade
and parasitize humans or can penetrate the human skin (causing
cutaneous larva migrans), but do not develop any further. |
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Roundworm (Ascaris
lumbricoides)
Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest nematode
(roundworm) parasitizing the human intestine. Immature or adult
lumbricoides are sometimes passed in stools. Adult males measure
15-30 cm in length by 0.3-0.8 cm in diameter and have a ventrally
curved tail; adult females measure 20-35 cm in length by 0.5 cm in
diameter. |
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Pinworm
(Enterobius
vermicularis)
The nematode Enterobius vermicularis also called
human pinworm. Humans are considered to be the only hosts of E.
vermicularis. A second species, Enterobius gregorii, has been
described and reported from Europe, Africa, and Asia. |
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Schistosoma
Schistosomiasis is caused by digenetic blood
trematodes. Two other species, more localized geographically, are S.
mekongi and S. intercalatum. In addition, other species of
schistosomes, which parasitize birds and mammals, can cause
cercarial dermatitis in humans. |
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Tapeworm
Beef Tapeworms may measure 9 m (27 ft), whereas
Pork tapeworms may reach 6 m (18 ft). Taeniasis occurs when raw or
undercooked unfrozen beef or pork are eaten. Can also cause
cysticercosis. |
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Whipworm
(Trichuris trichiura)
The nematode Trichuris trichiura, also called
the human whipworm. The adult female measures about 35-50 mm in
length, and the male about 30-45 mm. |
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Ever Had a Monkey on Your Back?
A Monkey on your back is better than a worm in your gut!
You may not realize how much energy these parasites drain.
It may be why you are tired...get sleepy...even on the job. Hungry a
lot of the time? They grow from year to year, eating your food after
you swallow it, but before you digest it. Get rid of them now
before something bad happens.
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