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There are a couple of factual errors in the story. The worms live in the small intestine. (Think about the name, Ancylostoma duodenale) The third-stage larva is infective, not the first or second.

Hookworm infestation causes anemia, lethargy, and malabsorption, so definitely use with caution. It is probably best to use some sort of defined protocol so that you have a small number of worms without the risk of massive infestation.

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