Helminth Infestation Causing Anaemia in Pregnancy Attending Primary Care Clinic: A Case Report

Authors

  • Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Bin Shalihin Asst Prof Dr
  • Yashdev Atri Roop Kishore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v18i1.4223

Keywords:

Helminth infestation, antenatal, anaemia

Abstract

Anaemia in pregnancy is among the commonest medical disorders encountered antenatally. However, the condition has sometimes been overlooked and not corrected accordingly given wrong or unidentified exact causes. Helminth infestation, even though rare generally nowadays, is still an important cause that needs to be ruled out in case of anaemia. We reported a case of an antenatal woman who presented with unresolved anaemia. However, she benefited from the helminth infestation screening and was able to be treated well. Her condition tremendously improved after the eradication of the infection. This case highlighted that anaemia should always include stool for ova and cyst despite no convincing history towards the infection. The symptoms could be mild or even not recognised.

Author Biographies

Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Bin Shalihin, Asst Prof Dr

Department of Family Medicine,
Kulliyyah of Medicine,
International Islamic University Malaysia
University in Malaysia (IIUM),
Kuantan Campus, Pahang, Malaysia

Yashdev Atri Roop Kishore

Department of Family Medicine,
Kulliyyah of Medicine,
IIUM Kuantan campus,
Pahang, Malaysia 

 

Published

2024-01-31

How to Cite

Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Bin Shalihin, & Yashdev Atri Roop Kishore. (2024). Helminth Infestation Causing Anaemia in Pregnancy Attending Primary Care Clinic: A Case Report. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 18(1), 50–54. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v18i1.4223
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