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What Do Hookworms Look Like In Humans ?

Hookworm is a parasite that attaches itself to the insides of the intestinal wall and then it literally drains the blood from its host, be it an animal or a human. However gruesome this may sound, it is even more shocking to know that it is the most common parasite to infect humans. It is extremely common in the people and causes diarrhea, vomiting, or bloody stools. Sometimes people can also suffer from anemia and die, though rarely.

Signs Of Dog Flea

Dog fleas are known by the scientific name of Ctenocephalides canis and they infest dogs by choice. These are blood sucking parasites measure only about two and a half millimeters long. However, they can really bite hard. They also leave behind a tiny red bump that is no bigger than a speck when they bite. The bite can cause very intense itching and can drive dogs crazy.

Lyme Disease Recurrence

Caused by spirochete, a bacterium that is shaped like a corkscrew, Lyme disease can lead to arthritic problems along with leading to cardiac and neurological complications. In both humans as well as animals, the disease spreads by painless bite of ticks.