Oropharyngeal leech infestation as a cause of severe anemia in a 65-year-old male patient: a case report
Abstract Background Leech infestations are rare but potentially serious medical conditions, often leading to hemorrhage and anemia. Leeches, which belong to the phylum Annelida and class Hirudinea, typically infest humans through contact with contaminated water or ingestion of unfiltered water. They...
| Published in: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-03-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05046-z |