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. 1996 Jun;11(5-6):402-3.
doi: 10.1007/BF00497827. Epub 2013 Sep 21.

Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hookworm infestation in a child: case report

A Minocha  1 , D K Mitra, P Sahni, A Karak
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Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hookworm infestation in a child: case report

A Minocha et al. Pediatr Surg Int. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

We report a rare case of massive haematochezia due to hookworm infestation that required two laparotomies before the cause of bleeding could be diagnosed. The need to consider this parasite as a possible cause of gut bleeding in endemic countries is stressed, as early recognition may avoid unnecessary investigations and surgical interventions.

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