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Paragonimus westermani
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Definition
: A species of lung fluke infecting humans and other animals, and found chiefly in Asia and the Far East.
infection: coordinate IM with PARAGONIMIASIS (IM); coordinate with specific helminth terms (for example, ANTIGENS, HELMINTH) if pertinent
Other names
westermanus, Paragonimus; westermani, Paragonimus; Paragonimus westermanus