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Paragonimiases -- lung infection

Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Introduction

Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Infection by a parasitic worm, Paragonimus westermani, which are a type of lung fluke which invade the lungs and other organs where they cause problems. Infection occurs through eating freshwater crabs and crayfish which have not been cooked sufficiently. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paragonimiases -- lung infection is available below.

Symptoms of Paragonimiases -- lung infection

• Dry cough - lung infection
• Rust-colored sputum - lung infection
• Fever
• Dyspnea - lung infection
• Chest pain - lung infection
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Treatments for Paragonimiases -- lung infection

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Paragonimiases -- lung infection:

• Interstitial pneumonia - lung infection
• Bronchitis - lung infection
• Bronchiectasis - lung infection
• Lung abscess - lung infection
• Pleural effusion - lung infection
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Causes of Paragonimiases -- lung infection

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Less Common Symptoms of Paragonimiases -- lung infection

• Finger clubbing - lung infection
• Hemoptysis - lung involvement
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Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Paragonimiases -- lung infection

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Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
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Hospitals & Clinics: Paragonimiases -- lung infection

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Paragonimiases -- lung infection, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
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• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
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Paragonimiases -- lung infection: Broader Related Topics

• Lung conditions
• Chest conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• more types...»

Types of Paragonimiases -- lung infection

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