Hookworm Infection
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by blood-feeding nematodes, primarily *Necator americanus* and *Ancylostoma duodenale*, which penetrate the skin through contact with contaminated soil, migrate to the intestines, and cause chronic blood loss leading to iron-deficiency anemia, hypochromic anemia, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms. It is a major contributor to anemia and malnutrition, especially in low- and middle-income regions.
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Hookworm Infection (1)
Dymanthine
- Formula: C20H43N
- Molecular Weight: 297.56
Dymanthine (N,N-Dimethyloctadecan-1-amine) is a broad-spectrum intestinal anthelmintic. Dymanthine is used in research related to various helminth infections (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and Ancylostoma duodenale).
