Paragonimiasis

MONDO:0005895

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: Paragonimus westermani caused disease or disorder, Paragonimus westermani disease or disorder, Paragonimus westermani infectious disease, infection by Paragonimus, lung fluke disease, lung fluke infection, pulmonary paragonimiasis, Paragonimus westermani infection

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Paragonimiasis itself.

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NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms

Disease control Recruiting now

This study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…

Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC

Paragonimiasis

Where it sits in the disease tree

NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms