An Unusual Case of Perforation Peritonitis: A Diagnostic DilemmaBacterial or Parasitic?
Large intestinal perforation due to mixed parasitic and bacterial aetiology is a rare entity. We report the case of a 63 years old man, who underwent a therapeutic paracentesis for ascites, which revealed eggs of hookworm, along with E.coli. The patient was initially treated conservatively, unti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2018-07-01
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Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2291/34122-CE(VSU)_F(GG)_PF1(VSU_AnG)_PFA(NC)_PB(VSU_SS)_PN(SS).pdf |