Massive intestinal haemorrhage leading to exploratory laparotomy in a child with hookworm infection.

Authors :: Laosombat V
Thiravibul K
Premasathian D
Source :: The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health [Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health] 1980 Jun; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 269-72.
Publication Year :: 1980
Abstract: A case of Necator americanus infection associated with massive intestinal hemorrhage is reported. This is believed to be the first report in Thailand.

Subjects :: Child
Female
Humans
Laparotomy
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage etiology
Necatoriasis complications

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0125-1562
Volume :: 11
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 6968980

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