- Hookworm Infection: A Neglected Cause of Overt Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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Wei KY, Yan Q, Tang B, Yang SM, Zhang PB, Deng MM, Lü MH
- KMID: 2389974
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2017 Aug;55(4):391-398.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2017.55.4.391
Hookworm infections are widely prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas, especially in low income regions. In the body, hookworms parasitize the proximal small intestine, leading to chronic intestinal hemorrhage and... -
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- Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Molecular Clarification of Hookworm Species in Ethnic Ede Primary Schoolchildren in Dak Lak Province, Southern Vietnam
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Hung BK, De NV, Duyet LV, Chai JY
- KMID: 2353577
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2016 Aug;54(4):471-476.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.4.471
To know the infection status of helminths in primary schoolchildren of southern parts of Vietnam, we performed an epidemiological study in Krong Pac district, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. A total... -
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- Hookworm Anemia in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient in China
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Wu F, Xu Y, Xia M, Ying G, Shou Z
- KMID: 2348273
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2016 Jun;54(3):315-317.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.3.315
Hookworm infections as well as other intestinal nematodiases are endemic in China. In this case, a 70-year-old male showed symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath, and both lower extremities... -
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- Studies on the Iron Metabolism in the Early Stage of Hookworm Infestation
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Soh CT, Lee H, Moon CM
- KMID: 1094459
- Yonsei Med J.
- 1966 Dec;7(1):58-63.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.1966.7.1.58
The iron metabolism in the early stage of hookworm infestation was Studied. Ancylostoma caninum larvae were given to dogs in the massive number of 5,000-10,000, and the following results were... -
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- Hookworm Infection Caused Acute Intestinal Bleeding Diagnosed by Capsule: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Tan X, Cheng M, Zhang J, Chen G, Liu D, Liu Y, Liu H
- KMID: 2389977
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2017 Aug;55(4):417-420.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2017.55.4.417
Hookworm infections are rare causes of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. We report a middle aged man with primary nephrotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism. During the treatment with steroids and anticoagulants, the... -
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- Changing Patterns of Human Parasitic Infection in Korea
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Ahn MH
- KMID: 1460250
- Hanyang Med Rev.
- 2010 Aug;30(3):149-155.
- doi: 10.7599/hmr.2010.30.3.149
Parasitic infections in Korea have been well controlled during the last 40 years. Soil-transmitted helminthes, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm infections are almostly removed in this country. Recently, filariasis... -
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- A Case of Ancylostoma ceylanicum Infection Occurring in an Australian Soldier Returned from Solomon Islands
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Speare R, Bradbury R, Croese J
- KMID: 2353585
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2016 Aug;54(4):533-536.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2016.54.4.533
A 26-year-old male member of the Australian Defense Force presented with a history of central abdominal pain of 4 weeks duration and peripheral eosinophilia consistent with eosinophilic enteritis. Acute hookworm... -
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- Transition of Parasitic Diseases in Korea
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Lee SH
- KMID: 2184942
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2007 Nov;50(11):937-945.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2007.50.11.937
The transition of important parasitic diseases in Korea is briefly reviewed in this article. Soiltransmitted helminthiases, such as ascariasis, trichuriasis, and hookworm infections, which had been prevalent all over the... -
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- Arthrostoma miyazakiense (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) infection in raccoon dogs of Korea and experimental transmission to dogs
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Shin SS, Cha DJ, Cho KO, Cho HS, Choi JO, Cho SH
- KMID: 1720536
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2007 Jun;45(2):121-128.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2007.45.2.121
Arthrostoma miyazakiense (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) is a hookworm species reported from the small intestines of raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Japan. Five Korean raccoon dogs (N. procyonoides koreensis) caught from 2002... -
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- Parasitic Zoonosis Transmitted by Pet Animals
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Shin SS
- KMID: 2065236
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2004 Jun;47(6):527-534.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2004.47.6.527
The growing popularity of dogs and cats as pet animals in Korea, together with high rates of ascarid and hookworm infections among these animals, has resulted in widespread contamination of... -
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- Status and Risk Factors of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection in Rural Communities of Xayaburi Province, Lao PDR
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Senephansiri P, Laummaunwai P, Laymanivong S, Boonmar T
- KMID: 2395763
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2017 Oct;55(5):569-573.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2017.55.5.569
The present study was performed to reveal the current status and risk factors of Strongyloides stercoralis infections in the villages of Kenethao district, Xayaburi Province, Lao PDR. Fecal specimens were... -
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- Identification and Prevalence of Globocephalus samoensis (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) among Wild Boars (Sus scrofa coreanus) from Southwestern Regions of Korea
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Ahn KS, Ahn AJ, Kim TH, Suh GH, Joo KW, Shin SS
- KMID: 2381784
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2015 Oct;53(5):611-618.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.5.611
This study describes the first record of Globocephalus samoensis (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) recovered in wild boars from southwestern regions of Korea. Gastrointestinal tracts of 111 Korean wild boars (Sus scrofa coreanus)... -
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