Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) infestation mimicking acute appendicitis in two children from Palestine: a case report
Abstract Background Pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, is a common parasitic illness, particularly among children in Palestine. On rare occasions, it can cause serious consequences such as acute appendicitis, which can still present a challenging diagnosis especially in children. Case presentation Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04785-9 |