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Pulmonary ascariasis.

C M Mukerjee, J E Thompson

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |July 28, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pulmonary ascariasis, a lung infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris, is reported for the first time in Australia. Increased travel and immigration highlight its importance as a potential cause of respiratory illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Ascariasis is a common helminthic infection globally, particularly in regions with lower sanitation standards.
    • Pulmonary involvement in ascariasis, known as ascariasis pneumonia or Loeffler's syndrome, is a recognized clinical manifestation.
    • Australia has historically had a low incidence of ascariasis.