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Is it possible to get worms in your lungs?

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Paragonimiasis is caused by infection with a flatworm. That's a parasitic worm also called a fluke or lung fluke because it commonly infects the lungs. Usually, infection comes after eating undercooked crab or crayfish that carry immature flukes. 27 апр. 2021 г.


What happens if you have worms in your lungs?

In the lungs After you swallow the tiny (microscopic) ascariasis eggs, they hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate through the bloodstream or lymphatic system into the lungs. At this stage, you may experience signs and symptoms similar to asthma or pneumonia, including: Persistent cough. Shortness of ...

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].

Can worms infect lungs?

Pulmonary paragonimiasis is most frequently seen in south east Asia but also occurs in central Africa and South America. It is caused by lung flukes of the genus Paragonimus. Paragonimus westermani is responsible for most cases. The adult worms are found in pulmonary cysts, usually in pairs.

How do you treat lung parasites?

Lung fluke infections are treated with praziquantel, a drug used to eliminate flukes from the body (called an anthelmintic drug). An alternative is triclabendazole. If the brain is infected, corticosteroids may also be given. They help control the inflammation that develops when the drug kills the flukes.

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