Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis

Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. 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 para...

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Autores principales: Shah, Parth, Kate, Arvind H, Nester, Nora, Patole, Kamlakar, Leuppi, Joerg D, Chhajed, Prashant N
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4797448/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27051117
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.177456
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Sumario:Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. 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.

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