Short Notes on Paragonimus Westermani

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Paragonimus Westermani. Morpholgy of Paragonimus Westermani: (Oriental lung fluke) is a reddish brown, plump, ovoidal fluke with rounded anterior end (Fig. 108.16). The eggs are ovoidal and have a flattened operculum (Fig. 108.17). Life Cycle of Paragonimus Westermani: Eggs escaping through the bronchioles are coughed up, are swallowed and passed out [...]