Leech infestation-a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report
Background: Leeches are rare blood-sucking endoparasites found in fresh water and can cause potentially life-threatening complications. Leech infestations are an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, often presenting diagnostic challenges and rarely considered in the differential diagno...
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| Main Authors: | Mengesha Akale, Dawit Zena, Fitsum Mesfin, Nahom Addisu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-09-01
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| Series: | JEM Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277323202500046X |
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