Ancylostomiasis
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Ancylostomiasis, or hookworm infection, is an important global public health problem caused by parasitic hookworms that infect humans. It is transmitted when larvae penetrate the skin and enter the body, usually through walking barefoot on contaminated soil. In Libya, hookworm infection is very rare, with most cases found in farmers who come into contact with infected feces in soil. The hookworms live in the intestine and feed on blood, potentially causing iron deficiency anemia and related health issues if left untreated. Prevention relies on sanitary disposal of human waste and health education to avoid transmission.
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Ancylostomiasis
- 1. Ancylostomiasis Dr Paul T Francis, MD Community Medicine College of Medicine, Zawia
- 2. Mouth of an Hookworm Hooks in the mouth
- 4. Ancylostomiasis Is an important public health problem in the world It is a very rare disease in Libya
- 5. Epidemiological features Reservoir – Man Infective material – feces containing ova Source of infection – soil containing larvae Occupation – common in farmers
- 8. Mouth of a Hookworm
- 9. Epidemiological factors Mode of transmission – larvae enter the body by penetrating the skin Human habits – open air defecation, walking bare feet (without shoes/sandal), using untreated sewage for irrigation leads to spread of disease
- 11. Public health importance Hookworm lives in the intestine of humans and drink blood It leads to Iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia leads to poor health, inability to work, increased risk to infection, low birth weight etc.
- 12. Prevention and control Primary prevention Sanitary disposal of excreta Health education Proper treatment of sewage before using for irrigation Secondary prevention Early diagnosis and treatment