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Paragonimus (Lung Fluke)
Epidemiology & Assessment
Paragonimiasis is a disease
caused by parasites called flukes, most commonly Paragonimus
westermani. There are other Paragonimus species that can cause
disease in humans. The major forms of disease are pulmonary (lung)
and extrapulmonary (outside of the lung, such as in the abdomen or
brain). Infections with this parasite have occurred in Orange
County in persons who ate raw freshwater Japanese crabs, known as
sawagani or regal crabs (shown at right).
Physicians/Health Care Providers
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