An alien in the gallbladder. A rare case of biliary ascariasis in an Italian emergency department

An alien in the gallbladder. A rare case of biliary ascariasis in an Italian emergency department

Ascariasis is a common infection in many developing countries. The prevalence of ascariasis is related to poverty, poor hygienic and sanitary conditions. The adult form of <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> usually resides in the human intestinal lumen (more frequently in the jejunum and midd...

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Main Authors: Enrico Ferri, Angelo Ianni, Laura Magrini, Salvatore Di Somma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-04-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
Subjects:
Ascaris lumbricoides
Helminthic infection
Biliary ascariasis
Emergency department
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/5480

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