Parasitic infections can affect lungs and present as a focal or diffuse lung diseases. High index of suspicion and detailed history are most important. We present a case of interstitial pneumonitis caused by parasite infestation, which was diagnosed on transbronchial lung biopsy.
How do you know if you have parasites in your lungs?
Clinical presentation may vary from malaise, fever, loss of appetite, myalgia, and headache [3, 140] to respiratory symptoms which include sputum-productive cough, chest pain, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and wheezing [141].
What parasites cause lung problems?
Protozoal parasitesEndemic areaMode of transmission- Pulmonary malariaTropical and subtropical areasMosquito-borne infection- Pulmonary babesiosisNorth AmericaIxodes tick-borne infection- Pulmonary toxoplasmosisWorldwideIngestion
Can parasites infect the lungs?
Parasitic infections of the lung occur worldwide among both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients and may affect the respiratory system in a variety of ways.
Can you have parasites in your lungs?
Parasites - Paragonimiasis (also known as Paragonimus Infection) Paragonimus is a lung fluke (flatworm) that infects the lungs of humans after eating an infected raw or undercooked crab or crayfish. Less frequent, but more serious cases of paragonimiasis occur when the parasite travels to the central nervous system.
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