Paragonimiasis in Sin Ho District, Lai Chau Province, Viet Nam.
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1997-03-01
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Forty-four cases of pulmonary paragonimiasis, two also with evidence of cerebral infection, were found in Sin Ho District in Northern Viet Nam. There were 30 males and 14 females, 2-30 years of age. The diagnosis was made by sputum examination. Pet dogs and wild dogs in the area were also found infected and the people often eat roasted crabs.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Vien CV, Phue NC, Ha LD, Tuan LM, Van NT, Pao TC, Hoa LT, Phoung CT. Paragonimiasis in Sin Ho District, Lai Chau Province, Viet Nam. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1997 ; 28 Suppl 1(): 46