Living with Infection by Paragonimus
A parasite infection from raw or undercooked food that causes a long-lasting lung infection.
Understanding Infection by Paragonimus
People get infected by eating raw or undercooked food. It leads to a chronic lung infection and a high count of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. Its summary describes:
- Chronic lung infection
- High eosinophil count
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is caused by a parasite (Paragonimus trematodes). Humans are infected by eating raw or undercooked food.
Also known as: infection caused by paragonimus; lung fluke disease; lung fluke infection; paragonimiasis; paragonimosis; paragonimus westermani caused disease or disorder
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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