10 Symptoms of Hookworms in Humans
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Weight Loss
There are a few contributing factors to weight loss caused by a parasite burden. While weight loss is not directly caused by the parasite infestation, it is a result of the body's lack of appetite and nausea response to the infection. Fighting off the invasive worms and robbing them of nutrients can lead to weight loss. Therefore, it is important to get early diagnosis and treatment for infections with hookworms.
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