A Leech in the Nasal Cavity
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see nothing. Then it occurred to me, that the condition might be due to a leech in the nostril. I applied to the affected nostril, a turpentine swab and a wet cotton plug. The leech came out and I caught it in a tray containing water, in which it lived for a few hours. Remarks.?Invasion of the nasal cavity and ears is quite common in places near coffee estates, which are infested very heavily with leeches, in this district. I have since come across 2 or 3 more cases of the above nature
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