It detected 92% of hookworm infections, 94% of whipworm, and 100% of roundworm—significantly higher than manual microscopy, which had much lower detection rates, especially for light infections.

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.

App State researchers develop AI-driven microscope to detect livestock parasites. It could improve accuracy while lowering costs for farmers and veterinarians.

Gut symptom affecting millions could be hidden sign of parasites According to one physiology expert, a little-known parasite — hookworms (pictured) — could instead be crawling in your gut ...

image: A hookworm viewed under the microscope. Image: Lyn Knott view more Credit: Lyn Knott Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research.