Geographic Distribution of Human Infections with Zoonotic Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Anthropophilic Hookworms in Ecuador: A Retrospective Analysis of Archived Stool Samples

In conclusion, human infections with A. ceylanicum, A. duodenale, and N. americanus were detected in different geoclimatic regions of Ecuador. Additional studies are required to further define the epidemiology of human A. ceylanicum infections, but the potentially widespread presence of this helminth in human populations in Ecuador has implications for hookworm control strategies.PMID:38266286 | DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0469

Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - January 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dayana Aguilar-Rodr íguez Victor Seco-Hidalgo Andrea Lopez Natalia Romero-Sandoval Manuel Calvopi ña Angel Guevara Lucy Balde ón Alejandro Rodr íguez Rojelio Mejia Thomas B Nutman William J Sears Philip J Cooper Source Type: research