Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Joint Authors
Ghazzawi, Imad
Zurayqat, Firas
Burqan, Osila
Najada, Muhammad
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2005), pp.47-49, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2005-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
this article presents a case of hematemesis caused by a leech infesting the floor of the mouth, which was managed in 'rincess Haya Hospital in Aqaba/Jordan in October-2003.
This pathological condition is extremely rare in urban areas >ut is frequent in endemic rural areas.
We also highlighted some very interesting features of Leech due to chemicals hey possess and their medicinal use
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghazzawi, Imad& Zurayqat, Firas& Burqan, Osila& Najada, Muhammad. 2005. Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.47-49.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghazzawi, Imad…[et al.]. Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 12, no. 1 (Jun. 2005), pp.47-49.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghazzawi, Imad& Zurayqat, Firas& Burqan, Osila& Najada, Muhammad. Leech infestation causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2005. Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.47-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-107783
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 48-49
Record ID
BIM-107783
