10 Symptoms of Hookworms in Humans
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Anemia
Chronic hookworm is usually caused by heavy infestations of the parasite. Because the worms hook onto the intestine and feed on blood, it can deplete the body of iron, which could lead to iron-deficiency anemia.
These infections are more common in children than adults and frequently lead to both iron and protein deficiencies. A child's growth and mental development can be affected if the parasite burden is high and they're malnourished.3‘CDC - Hookworm - Disease.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Jan. 2013, www.cdc.gov/parasites/hookworm/disease.html
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