Infantile Hookworm Disease.
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2010-02
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Abstract
Hookworm infection is common but has rarely been reported in neonates or
infants. Two cases of hookworm infestation in early infancy are described. The
infants presented with malena, severe pallor, lethargy and failure to gain weight.
Initial stool examination was non-contributory and diagnosis was made by upper
gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Endoscopy, Hookworm, India Infant, Melena
Citation
Bhatia Vidyut, Das Manoja Kumar, Kumar Pawan, Arora Narendra Kumar. Infantile Hookworm Disease. Indian Pediatrics. 2010 Feb; 47(2): 190-192.