NCIt definition : A parasitic infection caused by trematodes of the Paragonimus genus. Humans are infected
from ingestion of raw or undercooked food. It results in chronic lung infection and
eosinophilia.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A parasitic infection that is caused by trematodes of the Paragonimus genus.
Humans are infected from ingestion of raw or undercooked food, which results in chronic
lung infection and eosinophilia.;