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2. Cat worm infections - Wikipedia

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   Hookworms are up to 1.5 cm long and are small intestinal parasites. The larvae of these hookworms are either ingested by eating transport hosts (rodents) or bore through the skin of the cat (percutaneous infection). Infection with hookworms often remains asymptomatic in cats. In more severe infestations, they can cause emaciation, anemia or ...

3. Ancylostoma tubaeforme - Wikipedia

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   Ancylostoma tubaeforme is a hookworm that infects cats worldwide. [1] Infection can occur through penetration of the skin, ingestion of infected hosts, such as birds, or by directly consuming the organism.

4. Hookworm - Wikipedia

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   In humans, treatment is by anthelminthic medications, such as albendazole and mebendazole. [13] Treatment in animals can be done with a variety of anthelminthics. [1] A high-protein diet, supplemental iron, or a blood transfusion may also be necessary. [1] Levamisole and pyrantel pamoate are also used to treat hookworm anemia and hookworm disease.

5. Hookworm infection - Wikipedia

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   Treatment is typically with the medications albendazole or mebendazole for one to three days. Iron supplements may be needed in those with anemia. [3] Hookworms infected about 428 million people in 2015. [4] Heavy infections can occur in both children and adults, but are less common in adults. [2] They are rarely fatal. [6]

6. Companion Animal Parasite Council - Wikipedia

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   The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC, commonly pronounced "Cap-Cee") is a non-profit organization (501c3) composed of practicing veterinarians, academic veterinary parasitologists, veterinary technicians, state public health veterinarians, and staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who are dedicated to reducing the numbers of parasites in dogs and cats along with ...

7. Grisly video emerges of Ohio woman allegedly killing, eating ...

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   Alexis Ferrell, 27, was arrested and charged back on Aug. 16 after distraught witnesses called 911 to report that they'd spotted her allegedly eating the feline in a neighborhood just outside Canton