Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from hookworm infestation: Rare case report.

ABSTRACT: Hookworm disease is one of the most widely distributed parasitic infections in the world. It is endemic in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. It is caused by the nematode species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Adult worms typically inhabit the small intestine and are rarely found in the stomach. Hookworm infestation may be asymptomatic or present with chronic anemia due to occult gastrointestinal blood loss, depending on the worm burden. Overt upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is an exceedingly rare presentation. This case describes an 87-year-old patient with recurrent episodes of UGIB, melena, generalized body swelling, and anemia-related symptoms. On physical examination, the patient appeared chronically ill, with tachycardia, conjunctival pallor, an S3

SUBMITTER: Fentie WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552960 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature