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KMID : 0387820210280010046
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Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2021 Volume.28 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.48
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A Case of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Pediculus Capitis
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Van Hersh Andrew
Wirkowski Samantha
McMillon Benjamin
Balderston Amelia
Hamelink Alexis
McGowan Kerry
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Abstract
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Infestation with Pediculus capitis, or head lice, is a common occurrence in the pediatric population. These ectoparasites survive by feeding on human blood. While a nuisance, lice are typically considered harmless and the amount of blood imbibed is not usually considered to be of clinical significance. We present a case of a 10- year-old female with severe, prolonged head lice infestation with concomitant iron deficiency anemia that was unable to be attributed to other causes.
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KEYWORD
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Anemia, Iron deficiency, Child, Pediculus, Lice infestation
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