''Ancylostoma'' is a
genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of nematodes that includes some
species
A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...
of
hookworm
Hookworms are Gastrointestinal tract, intestinal, Hematophagy, blood-feeding, parasitic Nematode, roundworms that cause types of infection known as helminthiases. Hookworm infection is found in many parts of the world, and is common in areas with ...
s.
Species include:
: ''
Ancylostoma braziliense
''Ancylostoma braziliense'' is a species of hookworm belonging to the genus ''Ancylostoma''. It is an intestinal parasite of domestic cats and dogs. Severe infection is often fatal to these pets, especially in puppies and kittens. The infection i ...
'', commonly infects cats, popularly known in Brazil as ''bicho-geográfico''
: ''
Ancylostoma caninum'', commonly infects dogs
: ''
Ancylostoma ceylanicum''
: ''
Ancylostoma duodenale''
: ''
Ancylostoma pluridentatum'', commonly infects
sylvatic cats
: ''
Ancylostoma tubaeforme'', infects cats along with other hosts
See also
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Ancylostomiasis
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List of parasites (human)
External links
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Ancylostomatidae
Rhabditida genera
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