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'''Parasitic pneumonia''' is an infection of the lungs by [[parasite]]s. 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. 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 are a variety of parasites which 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, antibiotics can be prescribed. |
There are a variety of parasites which 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, antibiotics can be prescribed. |
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Revision as of 06:52, 4 June 2011
Parasitic pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by parasites. 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 are a variety of parasites which 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, antibiotics can be prescribed.
The most common parasites involved:[1]