Paragonimus infection natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Paragonimiasis is an acute infection with cough, abdominal pain, discomfort, and low-grade fever that may occur 2 to15 days after infection. The infection usually resolves without treatment. Persons with light infections may have no symptoms. Symptoms of long-term infection may mimic bronchitis or tuberculosis, with coughing up of blood-tinged sputum. CNS involvement occurs in up to 25% of hospitalized patients and may be associated with Paragonimus-induced meningitis.