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Bronchial mucus plug mimicking fragmented Ascaris worm: An ambiguous case presentation
Vibha Mehta1, Poonam S Loomba1, Bibhabati Mishra1
1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|November 17, 2022
Summary
Parasitic lung diseases can mimic common respiratory issues like mucus plugs, posing diagnostic challenges. Accurate diagnosis requires careful evaluation of clinical, radiological, and pathological findings to avoid unnecessary invasive tests.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Increasing global travel and immunosuppression contribute to a rise in reported parasitic lung and pleural diseases.
- Diagnosis of parasitic lung diseases can be challenging due to nonspecific clinical and radiological presentations.
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