Hookworm eggs are found in the stool of infected dogs and cats. When the eggs hatch, the larvae can infest soil and vegetation. When you come into contact with this infested soil, the larvae can burrow into your skin. They cause an intense inflammatory response that leads to a rash and severe itching.
A pint of blood in America sells to hospitals for $180 to $300, depending on the market, and expired blood often is sold to research laboratories, said Ben Bowman, chief executive of General Blood, the blood broker engaged in a legal tussle with Oklahoma City-based OBI.
An average adult man weighing 160 pounds contains one and a quarter gallons of blood, or 10 pints. Estimation of blood volume is based on gender, age, weight, amount of lean body mass and even altitude: people who live at higher altitudes possess more blood to provide extra oxygen. Continue Reading.