Taenia saginata infection: A rare case of jejunal perforations from Ethiopia: A case report
The case report emphasizes the importance of Taenia saginata as a differential diagnosis for intestinal perforation, particularly in endemic regions, and suggests clinical suspicion of taeniasis as a possible cause. Rapid resuscitation and source control are crucial for sepsis patients. The qSOFA scoring system can predict death risk, with a 3 score indicating higher mortality.
Authors
- Engida Abebe Gelan
- Daniel Getaw Mengiste
- Solomon Fekadu Yehualawork
- Lohide Daniel Lopura
Institutions
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.110974
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00