UNCINARIASIS OR ANKYLOSTOMIASIS

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3 January 1903

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA

Vol. XL (1) , 28-33
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1903.92490010028001e

Abstract

VARIETIES OF UNCINARIA. The uncinaria or hook-worm belongs to the familyStrongylidœ, subfamilyStrongylinœ, genusUncinaria. As the name indicates, the parasite is characterized by a dorsal curvature of the anterior end of the body resembling a hook. The mouth is armed with teeth which have great penetrating power. The worms vary from one-half inch to an inch in length and are peculiar in that they live by sucking blood from the host. The parasite is not confined to man, but exists in many animals.Uncinaria canina, according to Stiles,¹is common in Washington, D. C., and has caused among pups in some communities the death of over 25 per cent. It also occurs in cats.Uncinaria stenocephalais found in dogs, foxes and other animals.Uncinaria trigonocephalaoccurs among the sheep in Texas and has killed 25 to 50 per cent. of certain flocks.Uncinaria radiatawas described

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