In a rural clinic, a 3-year old girl child is brought by her mother and is emaciated. Her haemoglobin was 5 g/dL. The girt also has edema over her knees and ankles with discrete rash on her knees, ankles and elbows. The most likely worm infestation causing these manifestations is:
In a rural clinic, a 3-year old girl child is brought by her mother and is emaciated. Her haemoglobin was 5 g/dL. The girt also has edema over her knees and ankles with discrete rash on her knees, ankles and elbows. The most likely worm infestation causing these manifestations is:
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In a rural clinic, a 3-year old girl child is brought by her mother and is emaciated. Her haemoglobin was 5 g/dL. The girt also has edema over her knees and ankles with discrete rash on her knees, ankles and elbows. The most likely worm infestation causing these manifestations is:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Hook worm
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