Ancylostoma is a genus of nematodes that includes some species of hookworms.
Species include: Ancylostoma braziliense, 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 Ancylostomiasis List of parasites (human)
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