Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis

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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Main Authors: Parth Shah, Arvind H Kate, Nora Nester, Kamlakar Patole, Joerg D Leuppi, Prashant N Chhajed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
Interstitial pneumonitis
parasitic infestation
transbronchial lung biopsy
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2016;volume=33;issue=2;spage=222;epage=224;aulast=Shah

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