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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
Series:JEM Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277323202500046X
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