Paragonimiasis
ICD-10 Code
B66.4
Paragonimiasis
Definition
A parasitic infection caused by trematodes of the Paragonimus genus. Humans are infected from ingestion of raw or undercooked food. It results in chronic lung infection and eosinophilia.
Also known as infection by Paragonimus, lung fluke disease, lung fluke infection, Paragonimus westermani caused disease or disorder, Paragonimus westermani disease or disorder, Paragonimus westermani infectious disease, pulmonary paragonimiasis — per MONDO