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Which parasites are found in lungs?

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Created: 2022-04-06 18:06:13

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Can you get parasites in 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.

Which parasite can be inhaled?

Ascaris lumbricoides (common roundworm) is a pinkish-white parasite of 10 - 20 cm long, and is an intestinal nematode that can enter into the lungs.

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 are respiratory parasites?

The most important parasitic conditions that affect the lung are hydatid disease, paragonimiasis, schistosomiasis, ascariasis, hookworm infestations, dirofilariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, toxocariasis, amebiasis and malignant tertian malaria.

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