Paragonimus infection differential diagnosis

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Overview

The clinical picture of chronic paragonimiasis resembles chronic bronchitis or tuberculosis. Persons may cough up coffee-colored or blood-tinged sputum, often accompanied by chest pain and/or shortness of breath.