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Hookworm as an overlooked cause of overt gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report.
Dibya Jyoti Sharma, Aritra Banerjee, Dibyalochan Praharaj, Deepak K Pandey, Suman Sarkar
Published: 202610.1177/00494755251391950
Abstract
The majority of hookworm infestations are asymptomatic; however, an increased parasite burden can lead to symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to iron deficiency anaemia. Rarely, hookworm can lead to complications such as upper gastrointestinal bleed…
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