Article ; Online: Hookworm infestation as a rare cause of melaena in tropics: A case report.
2024 Volume 54, Issue 2, Page(s) 191–192
Abstract: Melaena due to hookworm infestation is a rare clinical presentation. It usually presents with symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia owing to slow blood loss. Here we present a case of 45-year male who presented with a one-year history of intermittent ... ...
Abstract | Melaena due to hookworm infestation is a rare clinical presentation. It usually presents with symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia owing to slow blood loss. Here we present a case of 45-year male who presented with a one-year history of intermittent melena requiring multiple blood transfusions. Preliminary endoscopies at different centres were normal. The presence of hookworm in the duodenum was only detected on repeat upper endoscopy as the cause of blood loss, and treatment with albendazole was successful in curing the patient. |
---|---|
MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Humans ; Male ; Melena/etiology ; Ancylostomatoidea ; Hookworm Infections/complications ; Hookworm Infections/diagnosis ; Hookworm Infections/drug therapy ; Duodenum ; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-21 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Case Reports ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 193169-6 |
ISSN | 1758-1133 ; 0049-4755 |
ISSN (online) | 1758-1133 |
ISSN | 0049-4755 |
DOI | 10.1177/00494755231226356 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
More links
Kategorien
In stock of ZB MED Cologne/Königswinter
Zs.A 1056: Show issues | Location: Je nach Verfügbarkeit (siehe Angabe bei Bestand) bis Jg. 1994: Bestellungen von Artikeln über das Online-Bestellformular Jg. 1995 - 2021: Lesesall (1.OG) ab Jg. 2022: Lesesaal (EG) |
Order via subito
This service is chargeable due to the Delivery terms set by subito. Orders including an article and supplementary material will be classified as separate orders. In these cases, fees will be demanded for each order.