Paragonimiasis may be acquired by humans ingesting the intermediate metacercariae.
Primary sources:
(1) crabs
(2) crayfish
(3) freshwater shrimp
Preparation:
(1) raw
(2) partially cooked
(3) soaked in wine or soy sauce
(4) salads
(5) crab or shrimp sauce
(6) pickled
(7) crayfish curd
(8) jams
Less frequent sources:
(1) raw or rare meat from wild animals (boar, bear, etc)
(2) food prepared on contaminated surfaces or utensils
(3) folk medicines (prepared from crustaceans or rare crab juice)
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology
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