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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Published inLung India Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 222 - 224
Main Authors Shah, Parth, Kate, Arvind, Nester, Nora, Patole, Kamlakar, Leuppi, Joerg, Chhajed, Prashant
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01.03.2016
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Interstitial pneumonitis
Parasitic diseases
parasitic infestation
Pneumonia
transbronchial lung biopsy
Interstitial pneumonitis
parasitic infestation
transbronchial lung biopsy
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Summary: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 parasite infestation, which was diagnosed on transbronchial lung biopsy.
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ISSN:0970-2113
0974-598X
DOI:10.4103/0970-2113.177456