Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with chronic iron deficiency anaemia

• Main Authors: Mohamed Mukhtar Abdirahman (Author), Emmanuel Baruhanga (Author), Andrew Muhumuza (Author), Robert Wagubi (Author), Raymond Atwine (Author), Christine Tumuhimbise (Author), Florence Tusiime (Author), Caleb Tuhumwire (Author), Boniface Amanee Elias Lumori (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS), 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 infecte...