Parasites involving the lung

DDx

  • Ascariasis
  • Hookworm
  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Paragonimiasis
  • Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans)
  • Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi)
  • Echinococcosis (hydatid disease)
  • Amebic abscess

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Last updated: December 1, 2014