A Case of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Pediculus Capitis

A Case of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Pediculus Capitis

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 significan...

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Main Authors: Andrew Van Hersh, Samantha Wirkowski, Benjamin McMillon, Amelia Balderston, Alexis Hamelink, Kerry McGowan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 2021-04-01
Series:Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Subjects:
anemia
iron deficiency
child
pediculus
lice infestation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.15264/cpho.2021.28.1.46
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2233-5250

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