The diagnosis of parasitic infection of the respiratory system may be delayed due to myriad clinical and radiographic presentations of parasitic diseases which make the diagnosis of these entities challenging. [link.springer.com]

Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and emphysema are possible lung presentation. Blood laboratory findings extend from eosinophilia to IgE production. Serodiagnosis is helpful by detection of specific antibodies. [intechopen.com]

The location of TB infection within the lung varies with the stage of infection and age of the patient: Primary pulmonary TB infection presents throughout the lung in children. However, TB presents in the upper or lower zones of the lung in adults. [icnet.uk]

Cases of tropical pulmonary eosinophilia typically present with refractory bronchial asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment Acute bronchitis When no secondary infection is present, acute bronchitis is treated in the same way as the common cold. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Pathologist

  Parasitic Diseases of the Lungs is designed as a practical guide for pathologists who encounter parasitic diseases of the lung in their daily routine. The book comprises eight chapters. [books.google.com]

• Pleural Effusion

  Pleural effusion or pneumothorax are frequently seen in paragonimiasis. Treatment Praziquantel is the first choice for treatment of this helminthic disease. [intechopen.com]

  A doctor puts a needle through the chest wall to sample fluid around the lungs ( pleural effusion ). Stool studies. Fluke eggs may be seen in stool samples when examined under a microscope. [webmd.com]

  Other complications include fluid in the lining of the lung (pleural effusion), air leak (pneumothorax) in the space surrounding the lung and chronic lung inflammation and scarring. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]

• Painful Cough

  In the first three weeks after ingestion, symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, cough, fever and hives while the worms are migrating from the intestines to the lungs. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]

  Joint and muscle pains. Cough. Bloody diarrhoea. Tummy (abdominal) pain. Note : many people who are infected do not develop symptoms of acute schistosomiasis, or their symptoms may be mild and go unrecognised. [patient.info]

  However, the cough soon becomes deep and painful. Coughing brings up a greenish yellow phlegm or sputum. These symptoms may be accompanied by a fever of up to 102 F (38.8 C). Wheezing after coughing is common. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Rales

  Moist rales is a bubbling sound heard with a stethoscope that is caused by fluid secretion in the bronchial tubes. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Gastric Pain

  Diagnosis Abdominal manifestations are currently reported: gastric pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort. In some complicated cases pancreatitis or obstruction of biliary duct or small intestine can occur, caused by adult worms. [intechopen.com]

• Hepatosplenomegaly

  Extrapulmonary manifestations include hepatosplenomegaly due to portal hypertension. Schistosomiasis is an infectious cause of liver cirrhosis. Peripheral blood eosinophilia and high IgE level are frequent. [intechopen.com]

• Pulmonary Infiltrate

  Hadju Bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of diffuse pulmonary infiltrates in the immunosupressed host Ann Intern Med, 101 (1984), pp. 1-7 Copyright 1998. Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica [archbronconeumol.org]

• Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

  Beryllium-associated lung disease may also present with multiple pulmonary nodules that on imaging may mimic sarcoidosis. [icnet.uk]

• Trichinella Spiralis

  Pulmonary Trichinellosis The food-borne disease is caused by Trichinella spiralis in the man. The larvae grow in striated muscles after invading the bloodstream. [intechopen.com]

• Pleural Effusion

  Pleural effusion or pneumothorax are frequently seen in paragonimiasis. Treatment Praziquantel is the first choice for treatment of this helminthic disease. [intechopen.com]

  A doctor puts a needle through the chest wall to sample fluid around the lungs ( pleural effusion ). Stool studies. Fluke eggs may be seen in stool samples when examined under a microscope. [webmd.com]

  Other complications include fluid in the lining of the lung (pleural effusion), air leak (pneumothorax) in the space surrounding the lung and chronic lung inflammation and scarring. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]

Treatment Praziquantel is the first choice for treatment of this helminthic disease. [intechopen.com]

Albendazole versus placebo in treatment of echinococcosis. Trans Royal Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2001;95:190–4. CrossRef Google Scholar 72. Junghanss T, Menezes Da Silva A, Horton J, et al. [link.springer.com]

Treatment is with a medicine called praziquantel. Many have complete recovery after treatment. What are the symptoms of schistosomiasis? Schistosomiasis can be 'acute' or 'chronic'. [patient.info]

Is there treatment? Yes, there is treatment. Once the diagnosis is made, effective treatment for paragonimiasis is available from a physician. How can I prevent Paragonimus infection? Never eat raw freshwater crabs or crayfish. [cdc.gov]

Paragonimiasis Treatment In most people, paragonimiasis can be cured with oral anti- parasite medications. Both praziquantel ( Biltricide ) and triclabendazole (Egaten) are approved for treatment. [webmd.com]

Miliary tuberculosis is an uncommon presentation, but carries a poor prognosis. The ‘miliary’ or seeded spread is due to blood-borne dissemination of an uncontrolled infection. Miliary TB is seen in both primary and post-primary tuberculosis. [icnet.uk]

If someone is also infected with malaria, HIV, or hepatitis, there is a worse prognosis. Can schistosomiasis be prevented? People who travel to areas affected by schistosomiasis should avoid exposure to fresh water that is likely to be contaminated. [patient.info]

Prognosis When treated, acute bronchitis normally resolves in one to two weeks without complications, although a cough may continue for several more weeks. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The filarial etiology has been suggested by the prevalent occurrence of the syndrome in the world regions with reported high filarialsis prevalence (South-East Asia), as well as the recovery after antifilarial drug administration. [intechopen.com]

Pulmonologists need to be familiar with the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and bronchoscopic findings of parasitic lung diseases, in order to provide proper management in a timely fashion. [link.springer.com]

It is important for physicians to know the epidemiologic characteristics, clinical presentations, and treatments of choice for these conditions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diagnosis Epidemiological data state a male predominance in TPE (sex ratio M/F; 4:1), a disease of children and young adult (15-40 yrs). [intechopen.com]

Pathophysiology The lung migration can elicit blood eosinophilia as for other larva migrans. [intechopen.com]

Pulmonologists need to be familiar with the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and bronchoscopic findings of parasitic lung diseases, in order to provide proper management in a timely fashion. [link.springer.com]

Nursing and respiratory therapy interventions are logical, including control of the environment and vaporized treatments, based on the pathophysiology of acute bronchitis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can range from mild headaches to temporary paralysis, and diagnosis is difficult, requiring a spinal tap, said William L. [nbcbayarea.com]

We also work to prevent further spread of the illness in the community. Visit the Disease Report Investigation Process webpage to learn more. References: Suguyama, H et.al. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]

Presentation of the Geographic Distribution, Main Symptoms, Treatment and Preventive Measures of parasitic diseases (1) classified by adult parasite location: Blood and Lymphatic System Diseases, Digestive Tract Diseases, Lung Diseases, Nail and Hair [oxfordmedicine.com]

Prevention programs are necessary in endemic areas, and research must be directed toward vaccination against the parasite. [journals.lww.com]

Increasing awareness, newer diagnostic techniques, preventative measures, and antiparasitic drugs are important in reducing the worldwide morbidity and mortality from parasitic helminths and protozoa. [sutterhealth.org]