10 Symptoms of Hookworms in Humans
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Fatigue
If an individual develops anemia or is fighting a chronic infection, they might feel fatigued. Anemia can be caused by a lack of iron, a mineral that helps create red blood cells.
When these oxygen-carrying red blood cells cannot deliver enough oxygen to the body's organs, it can deplete the body of energy, leaving the individual feeling drained. The body uses energy to fight off infections. The immune system has to work harder, and excessive tiredness is a common complaint during an infection.4Texas Department of State Health Services. ‘Hookworm.’ Texas Department of State Health Services, www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/Hookworm.aspx
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