Tag: "leech"
Leech found living in nose of 30-month-old Vietnamese boy

Leech found living in nose of 30-month-old Vietnamese boy

Vietnam News 10:57 03/01/2026

A 30-month-old boy in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam experienced continuous nasal discharge, occasional nosebleeds, and difficulty breathing during sleep for nearly a week before doctors discovered a live leech lodged deep inside his nasal cavity, local health officials said on Friday.

Doctors remove 4cm leech from patient’s nose in central Vietnam

Doctors remove 4cm leech from patient’s nose in central Vietnam

Vietnam News 11:54 07/03/2021

The patient was previously admitted to the hospital with nose pain, a nosebleed, and dizziness