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paragonimiasis /par·a·gon·i·mi·a·sis/ (-gon´ĭ-mi´ah-sis) infection with flukes of the genus Paragonimus.
paragonimiasis [per′əgon′imī′əsis] Etymology: Gk, para + gonimos, generative, iasis, condition chronic infection by the lung fluke Paragonimus westermani, occurring most commonly in Asia. It is characterized by hemoptysis, bronchitis, and occasionally abdominal masses; pain and diarrhea; ocular pathologic conditions; cerebral involvement with paralysis; or seizures. The disease is acquired by ingesting cysts in infected freshwater crabs or crayfish, the intermediate hosts. Praziquantel given orally is the usual treatment. Adequate cooking of shellfish prevents the disease. paragonimiasis [par″ah-gon″ĭ-mi´ah-sis] infection with flukes of the genus Paragonimus.
paragonimiasis infection with lung flukes of the genus Paragonimus. Characterized by lethargy, cough, dyspnea. On autopsy there is an eosinophilic peritonitis, pleurisy and myositis, and a chronic bronchitis and granulomatous pneumonia. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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