Ancylostoma braziliensis
Nonhuman hookworm
Symptoms reported
- •Ground itch (pruritic dermatitis)
- •Serpiginous urticarial rash
- •Rashes at the site of skin penetration
Life cycle
Larvae penetrate the skin and wander aimlessly in the superficial layers without reaching the intestine.
Transmission
Penetration of skin by filariform larvae present in moist soil contaminated with animal feces.
Conventional medical treatment
Oral and topical thiabendazole.
For information only. Discuss with a licensed healthcare provider before starting any pharmaceutical.
Treatment Options — Natural First, Pharmaceutical When Needed
Natural First
- •Oregano oil
- •Thyme
- •Black Walnut Hull
- •Activated charcoal (binder)
- •Hydration + electrolytes
- •Rest + bone broth nutrition
Pharmaceutical (if natural-first insufficient)
- •Oral and topical thiabendazole.
When to escalate to pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical first if: heavy worm burden with anemia or weight loss, persistent symptoms > 6 weeks of natural treatment, pediatric failure to thrive, immunocompromised host, or pregnancy.
Traditional herbal alternatives
In stock at our apothecary
In our database (educational reference)
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“They wander in the superficial layers of the skin of feet, legs and thigh... and provoke allergic reaction.”
— Essentials of Medical Parasitology
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