Situation and vulnerability
Crabs or crayfish raw or insufficiently cooked and their place of consumption must be reported. Sometimes, it is possible to get out of the lungs.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Cough, sometimes bloody spitting, chest pain and fever may occur. The picture may look like tuberculosis.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Eggs can be searched in spitting or stools; antibody tests can be completed. Eggs are not always detectable at first.
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Prevention and care
Cook fresh water crustaceans and avoid exponent preparations. antiparasitic medicines treatment is the responsibility of the professional; a persistent or bloody cough deserves a check-up.
Practical issues
Does a bloody cough confirm tuberculosis?
No: several diseases can produce this sign. Food exposure and tests help to distinguish causes; it is not necessary to conclude alone that there is paragonimosis or tuberculosis.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Crustaceans and preparation
- Cough, blood and chronology
- Travel, X-rays and tests
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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