Hookworm
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Background
Clinical Features
- Morbidity is related to number of worms harbored in intestines
- Light infections often asymptomatic
- Heavier infections with variety of manifestations including GI symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, rectal prolapse), malaise, weakness, impaired cognitive / physical development, malnutrition[1]</ref>
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Adult worms attach to intestinal wall to feed, causing ongoing luminal blood loss
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- Albendazole 400 mg x 1 dose (high efficacy) OR mebendazole 500 mg x 1 dose (low to moderate efficacy)
- Iron supplements in anemia
Disposition
See Also
External Links
Sources
- ↑ Wilcox S, Thomas S, Brown D, Nadel E. “Gastrointestinal Parasite.” The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2007; 33(3):277-280