Ancylostoma duodenale (hookworm) — microscopy
Detects Ancylostoma duodenale — an intestinal helminth causing hookworm disease. May lead to chronic blood loss, anemia, and severe intoxication. Used for hookworm disease diagnosis.
Infection routes: skin contact with contaminated soil; barefoot walking; contaminated hands; unwashed vegetables and fruits; poor hygiene.
Method: Microscopic method — A. duodenale egg detection in stool.
Recommended for: soil workers; persons from endemic regions; unexplained anemia; chronic intestinal symptoms; elevated eosinophils.
Biomaterial: Stool
Do not take laxatives 2-3 days before; no enemas or rectal suppositories; no intestinal motility-affecting drugs; collect after natural defecation; if taking antiparasitic, hormonal, or iron drugs — inform; collect before treatment if possible
Self-collection ⅓ of sterile container; deliver within 3 hours
Weakness, fatigue; pale skin; reduced hemoglobin, iron deficiency anemia; abdominal pain; diarrhea or unstable stool; nausea; skin itching and rashes; elevated eosinophils; unexplained cough.
Note: At low infection intensity, eggs may shed intermittently; repeat testing recommended with negative result and symptoms.
Negative — A. duodenale eggs not detected.
Positive — A. duodenale eggs detected; confirms hookworm disease.
Infectious disease parasitologist consultation required at positive result.
