''Ancylostoma'' is a
genus
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of nematodes that includes some
species
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of
hookworm
Hookworms are intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms that cause types of infection known as helminthiases. Hookworm infection is found in many parts of the world, and is common in areas with poor access to adequate water, sanitation, an ...
s.
Species include:
: ''
Ancylostoma braziliense'', commonly infects cats, popularly known in Brazil as ''bicho-geográfico''
: ''
Ancylostoma caninum'', commonly infects dogs
: ''
Ancylostoma ceylanicum''
: ''
Ancylostoma duodenale
''Ancylostoma'' is a genus of nematodes that includes some species of hookworms.
Species include:
: ''Ancylostoma braziliense'', commonly infects cats, popularly known in Brazil as ''bicho-geográfico''
: ''Ancylostoma caninum'', commonly infec ...
''
: ''
Ancylostoma pluridentatum'', commonly infects
sylvatic cats
: ''
Ancylostoma tubaeforme'', infects cats along with other hosts
See also
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Ancylostomiasis
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List of parasites (human)
Endoparasites Protozoan organisms
Helminths (worms)
Helminth organisms (also called helminths or intestinal worms) include:
Tapeworms
Flukes
Roundworms
Other organisms
Ectoparasites
References
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External links
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Ancylostomatidae
Rhabditida genera
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