(PDF) Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with ...
Hookworm is one of the most common parasites in the world and usually high suspected from eosinophilia on blood examination or diagnosed from characteristic egg shape appearance on microscopic ...
ABSTRACT Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication in those with prolonged infection, a high hookworm burden, and undernutrition, though most infected people are asymptomatic. While infected patients are commonly diagnosed by the presence of ova or cysts in the stool ...
Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with chronic ...
GI endoscopy is advised for all patients with chronic iron deficiency anaemia of unexplained aetiology on standard non-invasive testing, and Hookworm's mass empirical treatment policy in endemic areas should be further emphasised. Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication ...
Abstract Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication in those with prolonged infection, a high hookworm burden, ...
Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with chronic ...
Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication in those with prolonged infection, a high hookworm burden, and undernutrition, though most infected people are asymptomatic. While infected patients are commonly diagnosed by the presence of ova or cysts in the stool, gastrointestinal ...
Clinical Presentation Intestinal hookworm infections are commonly asymptomatic. Attachment of the hookworms to the intestinal wall may stimulate abdominal pain, nausea, and anorexia. Iron deficiency anemia caused by blood loss at the site of intestinal attachment of adult worms may occur especially in heavy infections.
Detection of hookworm infection using colonoscopy diagnosis
In summary, we reported an uncommon finding of hookworms in the colon, highlighting the atypical location of the infestation . Through this report, we aim to increase awareness of this unusual presentation and emphasize the importance of considering hookworm infestation in the differential diagnosis of colonic pathologies.
When standard tests failed to explain a 70-year-old woman's persistent bleeding and severe anemia, capsule endoscopy uncovered the surprising culprit: a diffuse hookworm infestation . This case reminds clinicians to consider parasitic infections in refractory anemia and to use capsule endoscopy when conventional workup comes up empty.
Endoscopic Treatment of Hookworm Infection in the Digestive Tract
Endoscopic Treatment of Hookworm Infection in the Digestive Tract Image of the Month Published: 02 August 2025 Volume 70, pages 4016-4017 (2025) Cite this article
