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Paragonimiasis

Paragonimiasis: Introduction

Paragonimiasis: Infection by a parasitic worm, Paragonimus westermani, which are a type of lung fluke which invade the lungs, and sometimes other organs, where they cause problems. Occasionally the parasites infect the brain which can occasionally result in death. Infection occurs through eating freshwater crabs and crayfish which have not been cooked sufficiently. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paragonimiasis is available below.

Symptoms of Paragonimiasis

• Dry cough
• Rust-colored sputum
• Fever
• Dyspnea
• Chest pain
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 13 symptoms of Paragonimiasis

Treatments for Paragonimiasis

• Praziquantel
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Paragonimiasis:

• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
  • Home Lung Function Test Kits
• Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Paragonimiasis?

• Misdiagnosis of Paragonimiasis
• Failure to diagnose Paragonimiasis
• Undiagnosed: Paragonimiasis

Paragonimiasis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Paragonimiasis:

• Interstitial pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Bronchiectasis
• Lung abscess
• Pleural effusion
• Bronchopneumonia (type of Pneumonia)
• more complications...»

Causes of Paragonimiasis

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Paragonimiasis: 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
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Paragonimiasis

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Paragonimiasis: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Paragonimiasis

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Paragonimiasis:

• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

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

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Paragonimiasis: 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
• more rare diseases...»

Research about Paragonimiasis

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Clinical Trials for Paragonimiasis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Paragonimiasis include:

• Parasitic Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

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Paragonimiasis: Broader Related Topics

• Parasitic diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
• Lung conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• more types...»

Types of Paragonimiasis

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Definitions of Paragonimiasis:

Infection with trematodes of the genus PARAGONIMUS. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

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