Medical professionals discover unprecedented, parasitic organism within the body of a former North Korean resident who was fatally shot multiple times while fleeing the country's borders.
A North Korean defector, identified as Lim Ji-hyun, is currently in critical condition after being shot five times while crossing into South Korea. The defector, who is being treated by physician Lee Guk-jong, has been found to be infected with a previously unknown parasite species, Capillaria hepatica, in his stomach.
The exact location of the parasite is not specified in the article. However, it is reported that the defector's small intestine is ruptured and contaminated with fecal matter, suggesting that the parasites are invading and eating into the wounded areas.
The case of Lim Ji-hyun is unique among North Korean defectors treated by Lee Guk-jong. The defector has a higher number of complications compared to other trauma patients, with the parasites causing complications in his treatment.
The Korea Biomedical Review reported on the defector's condition and the complications caused by the parasites. Lee Guk-jong, the physician treating the defector, reported a large number of parasites in the defector's stomach.
It's unclear if the parasite has been found in other parts of the world. The article does not mention any connection between the defector's condition and the previously unknown parasite reported earlier.
The defector is currently in a state of shock induced by heavy bleeding and has undergone two rounds of surgery. The prognosis for his recovery is worse than other general trauma patients.
The defector's condition is being closely monitored by South Korean surgeons. Despite the challenges, they remain hopeful for his recovery. The discovery of this rare parasite adds a new dimension to the ongoing health issues faced by North Korean defectors.
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