Eosinophilic pneumonia due to the trematode parasite in the family Opisthorchiidae: species specificity and explanation by anatomical consideration
Background Eosinophilic pneumonia is an important lung problem. The disease is usually related to an allergic reaction. Of several possible etiologies, the parasitic infection is an important cause. Several parasites have the potential to induce eosinophilic pneumonia. The larva migration in the lun...
Main Authors: | Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanitkit |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=592;epage=594;aulast=Joob |
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