Findings in Appendectomies with Enterobius vermicularis Infection: Pinworm Is Not A Cause of Appendicitis
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enterobius vermicularis: a controversial cause of appendicitis
enterobiasis is undoubtedly one of the most common human helminths infections through the world, with an estimate of 1000 million cases worldwide. although adult worms and their eggs are frequently found in inflamed appendices, but the role of the parasite in producing appendicitis in humans still remains controversial. although acute appendicitis may occur at any age, but it is relatively rare...
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عنوان ژورنال: Turkish Journal of Parasitology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1300-6320,2146-3077
DOI: 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2019.6177