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[[Ancylostomatoidea|Hook worm]]
 
[[Ancylostomatoidea|Hook worm]]
 
''Ancylostoma caninum'' is found rarely in Britain, but is a major pathogen of dogs in many warmer regions of the world. It may be brought into the UK with dogs entering from abroad. ''A. caninum'' is an avid blood-sucker, so heavy infections lead to severe anaemia, especially in unweaned pups.
 
''Ancylostoma caninum'' is found rarely in Britain, but is a major pathogen of dogs in many warmer regions of the world. It may be brought into the UK with dogs entering from abroad. ''A. caninum'' is an avid blood-sucker, so heavy infections lead to severe anaemia, especially in unweaned pups.
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[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]
 
[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]
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