Hookworms infect humans and cause hookworm disease. There are two main species: Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale. Adults live in the small intestine and feed on blood. Eggs are passed in feces and hatch into larvae which can penetrate skin, causing skin irritation. Larvae then migrate to lungs before entering small intestine to mature into adults. Symptoms include anemia, abdominal pain, and skin lesions. Diagnosis involves finding eggs in stool samples. Treatment uses anthelmintic drugs like albendazole or mebendazole. Prevention focuses on sanitation, health education, and treating infections.