Transmammary transmission of Necator americanus larva in the human host.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1980 Dec; 11(4): 535-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-33974
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of Necator americanus in the 128 nursing mothers at Saraburi hospital was 61%. The examination of milk from these mothers revealed the presence of N. americanus in one case. The finding suggested that milk could be a potential source of hookworm infection in man.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Adult
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Feces
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Larva
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Animals
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Milk, Human
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Necatoriasis
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1980
Type:
Article
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