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hookworm disease

/ˈhʊk.wɜːrm dɪˈziːz/

Traducción: Infección parasitaria causada por anquilostomas (Ancylostoma duodenale o Necator americanus), que penetran en el cuerpo a través de la piel y suelen afectar el intestino, provocando anemia, dolor abdominal y fatiga.

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/ˈhʊk.wɜːrm dɪˈziːz/C1formalmedical
  • esInfección parasitaria causada por anquilostomas (Ancylostoma duodenale o Necator americanus), que penetran en el cuerpo a través de la piel y suelen afectar el intestino, provocando anemia, dolor abdominal y fatiga.

A parasitic infection caused by hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus) that enter the body through the skin, typically affecting the intestines and causing anemia, abdominal pain, and fatigue.

  1. Parasitic infectionC1formal

    An infection caused by parasitic hookworms that live in the small intestine, often leading to anemia and malnutrition.

    esAnquilostomiasis

    • Hookworm disease is common in areas with poor sanitation.
    • The patient was treated for hookworm disease with antiparasitic medication.
    • Chronic hookworm disease can cause severe iron deficiency.