Hookworm infection in infants: a case report and review of literature

• Main Authors: G. Umbrello (Author), R. Pinzani (Author), A. Bandera (Author), F. Formenti (Author), G. Zavarise (Author), M. Arghittu (Author), D. Girelli (Author), A. Maraschini (Author), A. Muscatello (Author), P. Marchisio (Author), S. Bosis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hookworm infections (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale) are common in rural areas of tropical and subtropical countries. Human acquisition results from direct percutaneous invasion of infective larvae from contaminated soil. Overall, almost 472 million people in developin...