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Hookworms are parasitic roundworms that infect the small intestine of humans. The two main species are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. They enter the body through the skin, then migrate through the lungs before reaching the small intestine where females lay eggs. Symptoms include iron-deficiency anemia, abdominal pain, and skin irritation. Diagnosis involves examining stool samples microscopically for eggs. Treatment is with anthelmintic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole. Prevention inv

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