Open AccessParasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis
Author(s) -
Parth Shah,
Arvind Kate,
Nora Nester,
Kamlakar Patole,
Joerg D. Leuppi,
Prashant N. Chhajed
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.177456
Subject(s) - medicine , interstitial pneumonitis , lung , pneumonitis , interstitial lung disease , infestation , parasitic disease , pathology , parasite hosting , biopsy , lung disease , disease , biology , botany , world wide web , computer science
Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. Parasitic infections can affect lungs and present as a focal or diffuse lung diseases. High index of suspicion and detailed history are most important. We present a case of interstitial pneumonitis caused by parasite infestation, which was diagnosed on transbronchial lung biopsy.