Transmammary transmission of Necator americanus larva in the human host.
The prevalence of Necator americanus in the 128 nursing mothers at Saraburi hospital was 61%. The examination of milk from these mothers revealed the presence of N. americanus in one case. The finding suggested that milk could be a potential source of hookworm infection in man.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007814:Larva; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000469:parasitology*; D009332:Necatoriasis / Q000635:transmission*; D013785:Thailand