Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because ...

“In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) disease – or ‘creeping eruption’ – which is a winding, snake-like rash with blisters and itching.” Dr Abdullah ...

In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) disease – or 'creeping eruption' – which is a winding, snake-like rash with blisters and itching." Dr. Swaid Abdullah ...

Cutaneous larva migrans, on the other hand, is typically caused by hookworm larvae that penetrate the skin, leading to a distinctive migratory rash. Both conditions are of significant public ...

CLM causes severe itching and blistering which can lead to a red, winding and snake-like rash. Dr Abdullah said it was concerning that the best option for treating hookworms in dogs was failing.

“In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) disease – or ‘creeping eruption’ – which is a winding, snake-like rash with blisters and itching.” Dr Abdullah said the best ...