Paragonimiasis is an infection with the platelets of the genus Paragonimus. This disorder occurs in the tropics with Paragonimus westermani (Asia, Paragonimus mexicanus (Central America, South America) and Paragonimus africanus (Africa) as a progenitor.
Paragonimus transfer takes place by eating raw crabs living in fresh water and crayfish. From the gastrointestinal tract, this worm migrates through the abdominal cavity and diaphragm to the lungs. By coughing and swallowing, the larvae enter the gastrointestinal tract and leave the body with the stool. The clinical picture of paragonimiasis consists of fever, productive coughing with ultimate hemoptysis, cavity formation and fibrosis through lung tissue destruction. Paragonimus may also manifest itself in the abdominal cavity or central nervous system, which may even affect the brain.
The disease can be successfully treated with antibiotics. Good sanitation and cooking of crustaceans for consumption are essential to prevent further infections.
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