Tails of the unexpectorated: experiences with leech infestation in childhood.
Two potentially lethal cases of leech infestation of the upper airways in childhood are described and a safe and effective way of dealing with the problem is suggested.
D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007865:Leeches; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000469:parasitology*; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000469:parasitology*