Paragonimiasis is a foodborne trematode infection that primarily affects the lungs. The trematodes are of the Paragonimus genus and there are eight species that can cause significant infection in humans.1 Paragonimus westermani is the most common of these and it is also known as the oriental lung fluke.2
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/neurology/paragonimiasis.htm