Ancylostomiasis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

History and Symptoms

The majority of patients with ancylostomiasis are asymptomatic. The clinical presentation depends on the phase of the parasite and the intensity of the infection.[1]

History

Patients with ancylostomiasis may have a positive history of: [2] [1] Cutaneous infection presents with serpiginous, erythematous, and palpable plaque on the skin. Respiratory infection presents shortness of breath. Gastrointestinal findings such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and also failure to thrive in the case of children due to malabsorption and malnutrition.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of ancylostomiasis include:[3] [4] [1]


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ronquillo AC, Puelles LB, Espinoza LP, Sánchez VA, Luis Pinto Valdivia J (2019). "Ancylostoma duodenale as a cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report". Braz J Infect Dis. 23 (6): 471–473. doi:10.1016/j.bjid.2019.09.002. PMID 31622567.
  2. Coello RD, Pazmiño BJ, Reyes EO, Rodríguez EX, Rodas EI, Rodas KA; et al. (2019). "A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans in a Child from Vinces, Ecuador". Am J Case Rep. 20: 1402–1406. doi:10.12659/AJCR.915154. PMC 6777378 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 31543509.
  3. AbdAllah M (2019). "ANCYLOSTOMIASIS CAUSING UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING: REAL-TIME ENDOSCOPIC PICTURES". Gastroenterol Nurs. 42 (2): 179–180. doi:10.1097/SGA.0000000000000423. PMID 30946305.
  4. Deesomsak M, Sawanyawisuth K, Prachayakul V (2014). "An unusual cause of chronic diarrhoea". Trop Biomed. 31 (1): 187–9. PMID 24862060.

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