Hookworm infection

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf parasitologist
gptkbp:affects gptkb:small_intestine
humans
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Ancylostoma_duodenale
gptkb:hookworm
gptkb:Necator_americanus
gptkbp:complication malnutrition
growth retardation in children
gptkbp:diagnosedBy stool examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hookworm infection
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B76
gptkbp:prevalence subtropical regions
tropical regions
gptkbp:prevention improved sanitation
wearing shoes
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:anemia
diarrhea
abdominal pain
fatigue
weight loss
gptkbp:transmissionRoute skin contact with contaminated soil
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:albendazole
gptkb:mebendazole
gptkbp:vectorFor none (direct transmission)
gptkbp:zoonotic yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roundworm
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5