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 Hook worms enter our bodies by penetrating through the

skin of bare feet.

 They feed on digested food in blood by sucking blood.

 They enter our bodies by drinking water which is contami-

nated with hook worms.

 Bathing water which is contaminated with hook worms.

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How to prevent worm infections

 By wearing scandals/shoes when visiting dump places

such as latrines.

 By washing hands after visiting a latrine.

 By washing fruits before eating them in raw form.

 Through proper disposal of human wastes.