Paragonimus westermani is a lung fluke acquired from raw crabs or shellfish, which can cause a pulmonary infection resembling TB; it is treated with Praziquantel.
Paragonimus westermani is a lung fluke sourced from raw crabs/shellfish, causing a pulmonary TB-like infection. Treatment is Praziquantal.
| Front | Paragonimus westermani What type of fluke is it? What is its source? What is its manifestation? What is the treatment? |
|---|---|
| Back | Lung fluke Source ↓ Raw crabs | shellfish Manifestation ↓ Pulmonary TB-like infection Treatment ↓ Praziquantal |
Tags: microbiology
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