Why Does the Wound from the Bite of a Leech

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Short Answer

Why does the wound from the bite of a leech bleed profusely?

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Definitions:

Penicillin G

An antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, part of the penicillin class of drugs.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A primary liver cancer, often associated with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.

Premature Death

A death that occurs before the average age of death in a population, often caused by diseases, accidents, or other factors.

HIV Diagnoses

The process of determining the presence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in an individual, typically through blood tests.