Paragnomiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Other Name
A
Japanese Lung Fluke
2
Q
Saan mo nakukuha
A
Ingestion of raw crabs, cray fish, and fresh water snail
mimics TB
60c (145f) para maluto yung crab
3
Q
Causative Agent
A
Paragonimus Westermani (Philippines)
Paragonimus Siamensis
4
Q
Incubation
A
65 - 90 days
5
Q
Acute Phase S/SX
A
Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain
Fever
Weight Loss
Urticaria (hives)
6
Q
Chronic Phase S/SX
A
Dry Cough
Chest and Back Pain
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Anorexia
Low fever in afternoon
Night sweats
7
Q
Drug
A
Pranziquantel or Hetrazan
Bithionol or Bitin
8
Q
Complications
A
Pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Pleural Effusion
Emphysema
9
Q
Prevention & Control
A
- Never eat freshwater crabs or crayfish and snail
- Desired temperature for cooking crabs and cray fish (63c or 145f)
