[Paragonimiasis: a rare little known disease]. / La paragonimose: une affection rare à ne pas méconnaître.
Presse Med
; 27(36): 1835-7, 1998 Nov 21.
Article
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| ID: mdl-9856127
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Paragonimiasis, caused by a lung fluke, is an parasitic disease rarely encountered in France. CASE REPORT A 52-year-old man developed dyspnea, cough, mild fever and chest pain. Pleural effusion suggested possible pulmonary embolism or tuberculosis. Cell counts in blood and pleural effusion fluid revealed major eosinophila in this patient who had recently returned from a trip to Japan. Paragonimiasis was confirmed by ELISA. Treatment with praziquantel led to complete clinical and radiographic recovery.DISCUSSION:
The clinical and radiographic features of paragonimiasis are often similar to tuberculosis with pleuropneumopathy, mild fever and dyspnea. ELISA has now replaced parasitologic diagnosis. Cure is achieved with praziquantel.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paragonimiasis
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Parasitarias
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Presse Med
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia