2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34417
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An Unusual Case of Unilateral Epistaxis: The Hidden Bloodsucker

Abstract: Nasal leech infestation is a rare etiology of epistaxis. Due to its insidious presentation and inconspicuous site of infestation, it is possible for the primary care setting to miss the diagnosis. We report a case of nasal leech infestation in an eight-year-old male child who was repeatedly treated for upper respiratory infection before finally being referred to the otorhinolaryngology clinic. We emphasize the importance of having a high index of suspicion and thorough history taking, especially of jungle trek… Show more

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“…The amount of damping in normal structures is very low, and therefore these buildings displace a lot under the influence of strong dynamic forces such as earthquakes by passing through the elastic range. The results showed that due to the many advantages of structures with CFT columns and their suitable seismic performance in both areas of hardness and resistance, their seismic behavior is very useful for a seismically prone country like Iran [5]. Asgar (2012), investigated the effects of converging bracing arrangement in the seismic evaluation of steel frames.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The amount of damping in normal structures is very low, and therefore these buildings displace a lot under the influence of strong dynamic forces such as earthquakes by passing through the elastic range. The results showed that due to the many advantages of structures with CFT columns and their suitable seismic performance in both areas of hardness and resistance, their seismic behavior is very useful for a seismically prone country like Iran [5]. Asgar (2012), investigated the effects of converging bracing arrangement in the seismic evaluation of steel frames.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%