Bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis: emerging disease or unsubstantiated legend?

Abstract The relationship between Lophomonas, a genus of multiflagellated protozoa, and respiratory pathology has recently received attention. Here, we summarize the origin, mode of transmission, pathogenic mechanism and relevant clinical data of bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rafael Martínez-Girón, Hugo Cornelis van Woerden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-284