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'''Necator''' is a genus of nematodes, or roundworms, that includes two species, ''Necator americanus'' and ''Necator gorillae''. ''Necator americanus'', also known as the [[New World hookworm]], is a significant parasite of humans, causing the disease [[hookworm infection]]. ''Necator gorillae'' is a parasite of gorillas.

== Taxonomy ==
The genus ''Necator'' belongs to the family [[Ancylostomatidae]], which also includes the genera ''[[Ancylostoma]]'' and ''[[Bunostomum]]''. The name ''Necator'' comes from the Latin word for "killer", reflecting the parasitic nature of these worms.

== Description ==
''Necator'' worms are small, typically less than 1 cm in length, and have a characteristic hook-like mouthpart that they use to attach to the intestinal wall of their host. They are typically white or pink in color.

== Life cycle ==
The life cycle of ''Necator'' worms involves several stages. The adult worms live in the intestines of their host, where they lay eggs that are passed out in the feces. These eggs hatch into larvae in the soil, which can then infect a new host by penetrating the skin.

== Disease ==
''Necator americanus'' is a major cause of [[hookworm disease]], which can cause anemia, malnutrition, and developmental delays in children. The disease is most common in tropical and subtropical regions, where sanitation is poor and people often walk barefoot.

== Treatment and prevention ==
Treatment for hookworm disease typically involves antiparasitic drugs, such as [[albendazole]] or [[mebendazole]]. Prevention involves improving sanitation and wearing shoes in areas where the disease is common.

== See also ==
* [[List of parasites of humans]]
* [[Parasitic worms]]

[[Category:Parasitic nematodes]]
[[Category:Parasites of humans]]
[[Category:Parasites of mammals]]

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