Massive intestinal haemorrhage leading to exploratory laparotomy in a child with hookworm infection.
A case of Necator americanus infection associated with massive intestinal hemorrhage is reported. This is believed to be the first report in Thailand.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D009332:Necatoriasis / Q000150:complications*