Tuberc Respir Dis.  1985 Jun;32(2):124-128. 10.4046/trd.1985.32.2.124.

Familial Infestation of Paragonimus Westermani Diagnosed by ELISA -Report of two families-

• KMID: 2528750
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1985.32.2.124

Abstract

Pulmonary paragonimiasis is a parasitic disease of human caused by the ingestion of the cyst of paragonimus westermani, usually through the crab or crayfish intake. The route of transmission, therefore, may suggest the possibility of familial infestation of this parasitic disease. Two cases of familial manefestation of pulmonary paragonimiasis are summarized as a successfully diagnosed and treated cases by ELISA method and Praziquentel. And also the diagnostic value of ELISA method and therapeutic value of Praziquentel are re vieτved with literature.