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Are Hookworms Contagious To Humans?

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Species of hookworm that affect dogs are different from those which affect humans. So, hookworms of dogs will not harm humans because different hookworm affect humans. Different species of hookworm cause infection in different animals. Only roundworm and tapeworm of dogs can affect humans.

In dogs, hookworm infection can cause following symptoms.
  1. Vomiting and diarrhea
  2. Dull and dry coat
  3. Growth retardation
  4. Anemia
  5. Poor appetite
  6. Weight loss
  7. Dark stool
  8. Pale gums
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Hookworms are intestinal parasites. There are many species of hookworms and species responsible for infection in dogs can not affect humans. Different species can affect different animals. In dogs, hookworm transmission takes place through ingestion of larva, form infected mothers to unborn puppies and nursing puppies. Symptoms of hookworm infestation in dogs are

1. Pale gum
2. Weight loss
3. Growth retardation
4. Dark stools
5. Poor appetite
6. Dull and dry coat
7. Anemia
8. Diarrhea
9. Vomiting

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