A 32 year old man presented with various signs and symptoms after consuming crab from a local restaurant. Which can be transmitted through crab?
Correct Answer: Paragonimus westermanii
Description: Crab and crayfishes are sources of infection with lung fluke or paragonimus westermanii. It may cause a sub-acute to chronic inflammatory disease of the lung. Ref: Arora.Medical parasitology 4th ed pg. 5
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