Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Department of Paediatrics, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Biography

Sen Thomas has extended his valuable service for many years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.





 

Publications

• Case Report   
  Intestinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Rare Presentation in Child
  Author(s): Aji Mathew*, Yusuf Parvez and Sen Thomas
  
  Background: Intestinal tuberculosis is a form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis that can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It can present with nonspecific symptoms like chronic abdominal pain, anorexia, fatigue, fever, night sweats, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, or blood in the stools. Acute presentation including intestinal obstruction and perforation have been reported in the literature; however massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding as one of the presenting symptom is rare. The management includes anti-tubercular drugs along with surgical intervention in acute presentation. Case characteristic: 11-year-old girl was admitted with complaints of fever and vague abdominal pain for one-week duration. Observation/intervention: The child was having recent weight loss, hypo albuminemia and strongly p.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.19.10.357

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