Objectives: Review the toxins present in leech saliva. Describe the presentation of a patient
with a leech bite. Summarize the treatment of a leech bite. Outline the importance of …

Background Vaginal leech infestation is a rare event with vaginal bleeding being its
prominent sign. Few cases have been reported in young children. Case In this article, we …

Leech infestation most frequently occurs in upper body cavities of children including
pharynx, nose and esophagus and, more rarely, the vagina and vulva. Here we describe a 6 …

Leeches have a complex relationship with the human race. They act as vampire attackers
that can induce various complications and might be life-threatening in some cases …

Introduction: Vaginal bleeding due to leech bites is a highly unusual and serious problem in
postmenopausal women, potentially leading to severe complications and even death. Case …

Case Report: Complaint of Rape in Ethiopian Child was Changed into Leech Infestation Page
1 Obstetrics and Gynecology Case Reports | © 2024 Addisu Ferede et al. 1 Case Report …

Poor rural residents who drink leech-contaminated water are more likely to get human
leeches. Atrophic endometrium, carcinoma, and other atypical postmenopausal vaginal …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Abnormal vaginal bleeding under the age of 10 is rare
among girls. In such cases, local lesions, trauma, intra–vaginal foreign body, malignant …

Vaginal bleeding in girls is an alarming symptom for both parents and pediatricians. Serious
underlying causes should be always evoked. Case Report. We describe here a 9‐year‐old …

Though prepubertal vaginal bleeding is rare, it can create a dilemma for both physicians and
parents. Prepubertal vaginal bleeding due to leech bite is even rarer and very difficult to …