Foodborne parasitic infections: Paragonimiasis (Lung fluke)

Overview

Paragonimiasis, or lung fluke disease, is caused by infection with several species of trematodes belonging to the genus Paragonimus. The most common species in Asia are P. westermani, P. heterotremus and P. philippinensis.  Paragonimus spp. is a common parasite of crustacean-eating mammals such as dogs, cats, tigers, mongooses and monkeys. (reservoir definitive hosts).

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