06th Jan 2009

Parasitic Pneumonia?!?

  • I seriously cannot find anything. I'm not sure if I can use the same information of regular pneumonia. pleasee help me! I need to know this:

    (Origin of pathogen, who discovered it, where/when)
    (Virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite)
    (How do you get it, can it be transmitted)
    (What does it cause, is it fatal, can it be cured)


  • Parasitic pneumonia is an infection of the lungs by parasites. It is a rare cause of pneumonia, occurring almost exclusively in immunocompromised persons, such as persons suffering from AIDS. This is a Respiratory infection that may or may not be serious.

    There are a variety of parasites which can affect the lungs. In general, these parasites enter the body through the skin or by being swallowed. Once inside the body, these parasites travel to the lungs, most often through the blood. There, a similar combination of cellular destruction and immune response causes disruption of oxygen transportation.

    The most common parasites involved:

    * Toxoplasma gondii
    * Strongyloides stercoralis
    * Ascariasis
    * Hookworm







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