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Microbiology parasitology a46bde09

Parasites causing lung infestation are -

A
H. Nana
B
Paragonimus westermanii
C
Taenia saginata
D
E. granulosus
High-Yield Explanation
The worm lie in the lung parenchyma and are surrounded by a fibrous capsule formed by host tissue.Inflammatory reaction to the worms and their eggs lead to granuloma formation,cystic dilatation of bronchi,abscesses and pneumonitis.Patient present with cough,chest pain and haemoptysis (refer pgno:131 baveja 3 rd edition)

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