Rare Presentation of Hookworm Infection

Abstract

Objective: Hookworm is a pan global, easily treatable worm infestation, commonly seen in underdeveloped countries, manifests with variable presentations and proper diagnosis & treatment can effectively reduce morbidity associated with it. Clinical Presentation: We present a young female of 18 years who was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of pain abdomen, fever, and passage of worms from umbilicus. The diagnosis of hookworm infection was confirmed on the basis of presence of ova on stool examination and microscopic examination of live worms which were coming out from umbilicus. Conclusion: Hookworm passage from various natural openings of body like oral cavity, anal canal, nostrils, and umbilicus has been documented in literature but this is first case report in which multiple live hookworms’ passage from umbilicus is being reported.