A Case of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Pediculus Capitis
10.15264/cpho.2021.28.1.46
- Author:
Andrew Van HERSH
1
;
Samantha WIRKOWSKI
;
Benjamin MCMILLON
;
Amelia BALDERSTON
;
Alexis HAMELINK
;
Kerry MCGOWAN
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2021;28(1):46-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Infestation with Pediculus capitis, or head lice, is a common occurrence in the pediatric population. These ectoparasites survive by feeding on human blood. While a nuisance, lice are typically considered harmless and the amount of blood imbibed is not usually considered to be of clinical significance. We present a case of a 10-year-old female with severe, prolonged head lice infestation with concomitant iron deficiency anemia that was unable to be attributed to other causes.
