A Comprehensive Survey on Super-Resolution Techniques in Medical Imaging
December 15, 2025
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1* Department of Midwifery, College of Health sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
*Corresponding Author: Addisu Andualem Ferede, Department of Midwifery, College of Health sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
Background: Leeches are blood-sucking worms with segmented bodies. Vaginal bleeding is the most common sign of leech infestation. Though leeches rarely cause vaginal bleeding in children, they impose morbidities.
Case: In this study, we report a case of vaginal leech infestation in a child with vaginal bleeding. This is the first report of a vaginal leech bite causing severe anemia in a 5-year-old child at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. We present a detailed history and physical examination of the case.
Conclusion: Leeches bring a medical-legal issue. A failure or delay to diagnose and manage the vaginal leech bite in children causes life-threatening conditions like severe anemia and hypovolemic shock and necessitates a blood transfusion. A detailed history and thorough physical examination are recommended for an apparently healthy child who presents with vaginal bleeding.
