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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2026; 14(28): 126715
Published online Oct 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.126715
Published online Oct 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.126715
Figure 1 Age distribution of patients with nasal leech infestation.
Bar chart illustrating the age distribution of 38 patients diagnosed with nasal leech infestation. The majority of cases occurred in children aged ≤ 14 years (n = 25), followed by adults aged 15-59 years (n = 7) and elderly patients aged ≥ 60 years (n = 6). The findings indicate a predominance of cases in the pediatric population.
- Citation: Huang L, Shama W, Li L, Ran J, Aku E, Zou J, Zhao Y, Lei L. Clinical characteristics and seasonal patterns of nasal leech infestation: A retrospective case series. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(28): 126715
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i28/126715.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.126715