Hookworm infection activates eosinophil‐mediated tissue inflammatory responses and involves the production of the eosinophil‐specific chemokine (eotaxin), recruitment of eosinophils, secretion of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), and the secretion of anti‐parasite immunoglobulin E (IgE).6, 7. The gene discussed is CCL11; the disease is ancylostomiasis.