Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 20, 2025
09:34
Concomitant Isolation of Primary Astrocytes and Microglia for Protozoa Parasite Infection
Published on: March 18, 2020
7.7K
A rare occurrence of paragonimiasis accompanied by cryptococcal pneumonia
Hwan Jin Lee1,2, Jun Hyung Park1, Ae Ri Ahn3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Research Center for Pulmonary Disorders Jeonbuk National University Medical School Jeonju Republic of Korea.
Respirology Case Reports
|July 22, 2024
Abstract:
Pulmonary paragonimiasis may be accompanied by a rare infectious disease, such as cryptococcal pneumonia. To our knowledge, this is the first case ever reported in the English literature.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Pneumonia I: Introduction
217
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that targets the lungs, specifically the alveoli. These tiny air sacs, essential for oxygen exchange, become engorged with pus and fluid, severely hindering breathing, decreasing oxygen absorption, and causing significant pain and discomfort during respiration.
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
217
01:29Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology
240
The pathophysiology of pneumonia involves the following steps:
240
01:30Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment
195
Pneumonia poses the potential for numerous complications that warrant consideration. These complications include the following:
195