ANCYLOSTOMIASES Meaning and
Definition
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Ancylostomiases, plural form of "ancylostomiasis," is a medical term referring to a group of parasitic infections caused by nematode worms of the Ancylostoma genus. These nematodes are typically found in warm and humid regions, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas, where poor sanitation practices and inadequate hygiene contribute to the prevalence of these infections.
Ancylostomiases primarily occur through skin contact with contaminated soil or through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with infective larvae of Ancylostoma species. Once inside the human body, the larvae migrate through the bloodstream and eventually reach the small intestine, where they latch onto the intestinal mucosa and feed on blood. This blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia, as well as other symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weakness.
Prevention and control of ancylostomiases involve the improvement of sanitation facilities, hygiene practices, and access to clean water sources. Additionally, wearing protective footwear in areas with known contamination can help reduce the risk of infection. Treatment typically involves the administration of anthelmintic medications to eliminate the worms from the body.
If left untreated, ancylostomiasis can lead to chronic infections, malnutrition, and developmental impairments, particularly in children. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important in managing these parasitic infections effectively.
Common Misspellings for ANCYLOSTOMIASES
- ankylostomiasis
- Ancylostomiasis
- zncylostomiases
- sncylostomiases
- wncylostomiases
- qncylostomiases
- abcylostomiases
- amcylostomiases
- ajcylostomiases
- ahcylostomiases
- anxylostomiases
- anvylostomiases
- anfylostomiases
- andylostomiases
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- ancglostomiases
- anchlostomiases
- anculostomiases
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Etymology of ANCYLOSTOMIASES
The word "Ancylostomiases" is derived from the genus name "Ancylostoma" and the suffix "-iases".
The genus name "Ancylostoma" comes from the Greek words "ancýlo" meaning "crooked" or "hooked", and "stoma" meaning "mouth". This term refers to the hook-like mouthparts of the parasitic nematodes belonging to the genus Ancylostoma.
The suffix "-iases" is derived from the Greek word "iasis", meaning "pathological condition" or "disease". It is commonly used in medical and biological terminology as a plural form when describing a group of related diseases.
Therefore, "Ancylostomiases" refers to a group or multiple cases of diseases caused by parasitic infection with species within the Ancylostoma genus, such as hookworm infections.
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