Patient's question:
Usually, my mother takes care of my daughter and my older brother's daughter. The children are all taken care of by him. My niece got hookworm disease, and I'm a bit worried it might be contagious to my daughter. How is hookworm disease a contagious disease? How should hookworm disease be treated? What medicine is best?Doctor's answer:
Helminthiasis is not contagious. If you have helminthiasis, you should take some deworming medication. Helminthiasis is mainly related to dietary habits. If your dietary habits are not good, or if your resistance is weak, it may lead to helminthiasis. You should eat some easily digestible and absorbable foods, pay attention to food hygiene, and supervise children to develop good hygiene habits. Always wash your face before meals and after using the toilet.