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.

"This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals," study first author Swaid Abdullah, a senior lecturer in veterinary parasitology at the University of ...

University of Queensland veterinary expert Dr Swaid Abdullah said the parasites can be transferred to humans through the skin. “In people, hookworms from dogs can cause cutaneous larva migrans ...

“This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals,” Dr Abdullah said. “In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to anaemia, ...

“This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals,” Dr Abdullah said. “In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to ...

Researchers behind a new study found widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers in Australia, which are commonly used to treat dogs with parasites that can also spread to humans.

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