Literature DB >> 24431587

Unexpected reach of a leech.

Subramanian Senthilkumaran1, Ritesh G Menezes2, Sadip Pant3, Ponniah Thirumalaikolundusubramanian4.   

Abstract

Vaginal bleeding as the result of a leech infestation is rare. Here we present two cases of hypovolemic shock with severe anemia requiring blood transfusion due to leech infestation. We also briefly review sparse literature available on this entity.

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Keywords:  Hypovolemic shock; Leech; Vaginal bleeding

Year:  2012        PMID： 24431587      PMCID： PMC3793090          DOI： 10.1007/s12639-012-0166-4

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Parasit Dis        ISSN： 0971-7196


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1.  Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female.

Authors:  Mohammad Ashkan Moslehi; Mohammad Hadi Imanieh; Ali Adib
Journal:  Case Rep Pediatr       Date:  2016-09-26
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