Ground itch
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Ground itch refers to the inflammatory reaction resulting from certain helminthic invasions into the skin.
The responsible agents include:
The responsible agents include:
- Threadworms
- Strongyloides stercoralisStrongyloides stercoralisStrongyloides stercoralis, also known as the threadworm, is the scientific name of a human parasitic roundworm causing the disease of strongyloidiasis....
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Hookworms
- Ancylostoma duodenaleAncylostoma duodenaleAncylostoma duodenale is a species of the worm genus Ancylostoma. It is a parasitic nematode worm and commonly known as Old World hookworm. It lives in the small intestine of host such as humans, cats and dogs....
- Necator americanusNecator americanusNecator americanus is a species of Necator. It is a class within the phylum Nematodes and commonly known as New World hookworm. It is a parasitic nematode worm that lives in the small intestine of hosts such as humans, dogs and cats. It is responsible for Necatoriasis...
- Ancylostoma brazilienseAncylostoma brazilienseAncylostoma braziliense is a species of Ancylostoma.It can cause creeping eruption....
- Ancylostoma duodenale