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GI endoscopic examination revealed hookworms in the pyloric ring, antrum, and duodenum, which were removed using biopsy forceps. Morphological analysis identified the worms as <jats:italic>Ancylostoma duodenale<\/jats:italic>. The patient was treated with a single dose of 400\u202fmg albendazole and hematinics. Follow-up haemoglobin testing 3\u202fmonths later showed an improvement to 126\u202fg\/L (115\u2013150\u202fg\/L). This case highlights the importance of GI endoscopy diagnostics in identifying a typical presentations of hookworm disease, particularly in first-tier cities. 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