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Paragonimiasis: first case reported in Brazil.

Antônio Carlos Moreira Lemos1, João Carlos Coelho, Eliana Dias Matos

  • 1Octávio Mangabeira Hospital, Salvador, BA, Brazil. acmlemos@uol.com.br

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases
|July 13, 2007
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This case study highlights a rare co-infection of paragonimiasis and tuberculosis in a Brazilian patient presenting with respiratory symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing these parasitic and bacterial lung infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Respiratory insufficiency can stem from complex etiologies, including co-infections.
  • Paragonimiasis, a parasitic lung infection, and tuberculosis (TB) are significant global health concerns.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old female presented with chronic cough and dyspnea, progressing to respiratory insufficiency.
  • Imaging revealed findings consistent with small airway disease, bronchiectasis, and granulomatous lesions.
  • Initial investigations identified Paragonimus eggs and later confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a concurrent Paragonimus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Treatment with praziquantel for paragonimiasis preceded the initiation of anti-tuberculosis therapy.

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  • Diagnostic challenges included differentiating initial parasitic infection from subsequent bacterial co-infection.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic lung infections in endemic areas, even with concurrent TB.
    • Accurate parasitic diagnosis is vital, as it can influence or complicate subsequent TB management.
    • Globalization may increase the risk of imported parasitic diseases, necessitating heightened clinical suspicion and diagnostic vigilance.