Recurrent Severe Anaemia Caused by Hookworm and Entamoeba Histolytica Infections in a Nigerian Man:A Case Report

Abstract

Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within the red blood cells is lower than normal and this leads to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath, among others. The population groups most affected by anaemia are young children and women. Anaemia may be caused by several factors which include nutrient deficiencies, infections, chronic diseases, gynaecological and obstetric conditions, and inherited red blood cell disorders. We report a case of recurrent severe anaemia in a middle-aged Nigerian man caused by Hookworm and Entamoeba histolytica infections.