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Case Report

A Case Report on Leech Infestation as a Cause of Severe Anemia in a 10-Month-Old Infant in Ethiopia

Amsalu Molla Getahun1 Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara Regional State, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Yichalal Endayehu2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara Regional State, EthiopiaView further author information
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Gebrie Dinkayehu Berhanu1 Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara Regional State, EthiopiaView further author information
Pages 111-114 | Published online: 18 Feb 2021

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