Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2005; 12 (1): 47-49
in English
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| ID: emr-72225
ABSTRACT
This article present a case of hematemesis caused by a leech infesting the floor of the mouth, which was managed in Princess Haya Hospital in Aqaba/Jordan in October-2003. This pathological condition is extremely rare in urban areas but is frequent in endemic rural areas. We also highlighted some very interesting features of Leech due to chemicals they possess and their medicinal use
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Hematemesis
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Royal Med. Serv.
Year:
2005
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