Exudative pleural effusion caused by lung fluke infection: A practical diagnostic approach

Objectives: Pleural effusion caused by lung fluke is a rare etiology of exudative pleural effusion (EPE), which is often misdiagnosed or delayed. We aim to summarize the diagnosis and treatment course of EPE caused by lung fluke infection and put forward a practical diagnosis approach.Methods: We re...

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Main Authors: Hansheng Wang, Lei Wang, Dan Yu, Guoshi Luo, Shuguo Yang, Yan Liu, Tao Ren, Meifang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-10-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971223006641