Amerikanische Gesellschaft für Hirudotherapie

A Comprehensive Review of Hirudiniasis: From Historic Uses of Leeches to Modern Treatments of Their Bites

Review published in Wilderness & environmental medicine (2017)

Zuletzt aktualisiert: June 18, 2026Geprüft von: ASH Editorial Board
Research article — evidence reviewArticle reference
Evidence: Narrative reviewSicherheit & InfektionskontrolleKlinische StudienArzneimittelentwicklungJoslin J et al. · Wilderness & environmental medicine, 2017

Abstract

Exposure to leeches in the wilderness setting is common. Leeches may attach themselves to exposed skin or pass through one of the body's orifices and attach internally. The condition of leech attachment is known as hirudiniasis, which can result in serious morbidity and, rarely, mortality. A comprehensive review of the literature was performed to detail the prevention of leech attachment, as well as both anecdotal and studied methods of removal. Complications from leech attachments include ongoing bleeding, wound infection, and poor wound healing. Although medicinal leeches are the most well-studied variety, this review examines all aspects of leech attachment, prevention, and management.

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Publication typeJournal ArticleReview
Indexed MeSH termsAnimalsBites and StingsHumansLeechesParasitic Diseases

Zusammenfassung

Exposure to leeches in the wilderness setting is common.

Warum dies für die Hirudotherapie relevant ist

This review article examines hirudiniasis, the medical condition resulting from leech attachment, either externally or internally through body orifices. The authors evaluated the literature to detail strategies for preventing leech attachment, as well as both anecdotal and studied methods for their removal. They also highlight complications from leech attachments, such as ongoing bleeding, wound infection, and poor wound healing. This article is highly relevant to the American Society of Hirudotherapy as it directly addresses the clinical management and complications of leech bites, though its primary focus is on adverse parasitic events rather than therapeutic applications.

Zitation

A Comprehensive Review of Hirudiniasis: From Historic Uses of Leeches to Modern Treatments of Their Bites

Joslin J et al. · Wilderness & environmental medicine, 2017

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