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Hypoglycemic reaction with convulsions in ascariasis (case report)

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A case of ascariasis with convulsions and hypoglycemia is presented. The possibility of this trias being a clinical entity is discussed. Certain hypotheses are given of the mechanism involved.

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  1. Staats hospjtal, Charleston, West virginia

    Ludwig L. Frank

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Frank, L.L. Hypoglycemic reaction with convulsions in ascariasis (case report). Jour. D. D. 11, 195–197 (1944). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03020253

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