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'''Parasitic pneumonia''' is an infection of the lungs by [[parasite]]s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cheepsattayakorn |first1=Attapon |last2=Cheepsattayakorn |first2=Ruangrong |title=Parasitic Pneumonia and Lung Involvement |journal=BioMed Research International |date=2014 |volume=2014 |page=874021 |doi=10.1155/2014/874021 |pmid=24995332 |pmc=4068046 |issn=2314-6133|doi-access=free }}</ref>{{better source|date=November 2020}} It is a rare cause of [[pneumonia]], occurring almost exclusively in [[immunodeficiency|immunocompromised]] persons (persons with a weakened or absent [[immune system]]). This is a respiratory infection that may or may not be serious. |
'''Parasitic pneumonia''' is an infection of the lungs by [[parasite]]s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Cheepsattayakorn |first1=Attapon |last2=Cheepsattayakorn |first2=Ruangrong |title=Parasitic Pneumonia and Lung Involvement |journal=BioMed Research International |date=2014 |volume=2014 |page=874021 |doi=10.1155/2014/874021 |pmid=24995332 |pmc=4068046 |issn=2314-6133|doi-access=free }}</ref>{{better source|date=November 2020}} It is a rare cause of [[pneumonia]], occurring almost exclusively in [[immunodeficiency|immunocompromised]] persons (persons with a weakened or absent [[immune system]]). This is a respiratory infection that may or may not be serious. |
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There is a variety of parasites that can affect the lungs. In general, these parasites enter the body through the [[skin]] or by being swallowed. Once inside the body, these parasites travel to the [[lung]]s, most often through the [[blood]]. There, a similar combination of cellular destruction and immune response causes disruption of [[oxygen]] transportation. Depending on the type of parasite, antihelmynthic drugs can be prescribed. |
There is a variety of parasites that can affect the lungs. In general, these parasites enter the body through the [[skin]] or by being swallowed. Once inside the body, these parasites travel to the [[lung]]s, most often through the [[blood]]. There, a similar combination of cellular destruction and immune response causes disruption of [[oxygen]] transportation. Depending on the type of parasite, antihelmynthic drugs can be prescribed. |
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The most common parasites involved:<ref>{{ICD10|J|17|3|j|09}}</ref> |
The most common parasites involved:<ref>{{ICD10|J|17|3|j|09}}</ref> |
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*''[[Ascariasis|Ascaris]]'' |
* ''[[Ascariasis|Ascaris]]'' |
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*''[[Schistosoma]]'' |
* ''[[Schistosoma]]'' |
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*''[[Toxoplasma gondii]]'' |
* ''[[Toxoplasma gondii]]'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Pneumonia]] |
* [[Pneumonia]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 22:06, 17 June 2022
Parasitic pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by parasites.[1][better source needed] It is a rare cause of pneumonia, occurring almost exclusively in immunocompromised persons (persons with a weakened or absent immune system). This is a respiratory infection that may or may not be serious.
There is a variety of parasites that can affect the lungs. In general, these parasites enter the body through the skin or by being swallowed. Once inside the body, these parasites travel to the lungs, most often through the blood. There, a similar combination of cellular destruction and immune response causes disruption of oxygen transportation. Depending on the type of parasite, antihelmynthic drugs can be prescribed.
The most common parasites involved:[2]