Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Ancylostoma caninum
Introduction
Ancylostoma caninum, commonly Dog hookworm, is a nematode parasite that infects dogs. The larval stage penetrates the skin and makes it way through the circulatory system into the digestive tract, where adult forms lay eggs that are passed through the feces.
Gallery
Gallery
-
![Ancylostoma caninum attached to the intestinal mucosa From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](https://www.wikidoc.org/images/e/e2/Ancylostoma_braziliense02.jpeg)
Ancylostoma caninum attached to the intestinal mucosa From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]
![Ancylostoma caninum attached to the intestinal mucosa From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/File%3AAncylostoma_braziliense02.jpeg)