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July 1, 2026Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil VidyapeethOpen Access

Mystery Bug Behind the Curtains Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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SKShaveta KatariaGandhi Medical College & HospitalASAshina SinglaGandhi Medical College & HospitalSKSanthosh KumarKing George's Medical University

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Overview

Case report highlights the importance of diagnosing parasitic infections in anemia cases, indicating effective treatment pathways.

Key Points

  • To emphasize the role of hookworm as a cause of iron deficiency anemia and the importance of proper diagnostic practices.
  • Presented case of middle-aged female with weakness and gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Conducted routine stool examination revealing hookworm eggs.
  • Administered antihelminthic treatment for recovery.
  • Patient initially diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia recovered after treatment for hookworm infection.
  • Empirical treatment shifted to antihelminthic drugs post-diagnosis confirmed via stool examination.

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Kataria et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44b0485cd2549c8bc44f0fhttps://doi.org/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_659_25
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