Correlation between

hookworm infection and

iron deficiency anemia
Amelya Lesmana
03009011

The hookworms, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator

americanus is nematode parasite, live in the human

intestine as the definitive host.

Necator americanus can be only be transmitted through

penetration of the skin and Ancylostoma duodenale can be
transmitted percutaneously, orally.

The incubation period between a few week to many month.

Introduction

N. Americanus
A. duodenale

Physical
findings

Ground itch

Cough

Fever

Epigastric
pain

Diarrhea

Poverty stricken area

Poor sanitation

Poor hygiene

Limited access to clean water

Risk factor

Hookworm using the

buccal capsule

Diarrhea

Absorption the
nutrients disturbed
(malnutrition)

Attach to the mucosal

layer of intestine

Increasing intestine
peristaltic

3-5 weeks adult worm

become sexually
matture

Female worm
produce the eggs

Hookworm using their mouth to attach and

causing injured mucosa, rupture the
arterioles and venule

Intestine blood loss

(iron blood loss)

Diagnosis is confirmed with

microscopic analysis of fecal samples
to verify the hookworm eggs

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Pyrantel pamoat

Benzimidazole ( Albendazole /
Mebendazole)
Nutrional support
Iron supplement

The most serious results of hookworm infection are

the development of anemia, protein deficiency caused
by blood loss
It can be retard growth and mental development in
infant
Severe anemia can also cause tiredness, difficulty
breathing and irregular heartbeat

conclusion

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