Paragonimiasis: Infection by a parasitic worm, Paragonimus westermani, which are a type of lung fluke which invade the lungs, and sometimes other organs, where they cause problems. Occasionally the parasites infect the brain which can occasionally result in death. Infection occurs through eating freshwater crabs and crayfish which have not been cooked sufficiently. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paragonimiasis is available below.
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The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Paragonimiasis include:
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Infection with trematodes of the genus PARAGONIMUS. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
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