Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal
- Publisher http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.13-2072
Parasitic infestations affect millions of the world's population. Global immigration and climate change have led to changes in the natural distribution of parasitic diseases far removed from endemic areas. A broad spectrum of helminthic and protozoal parasitic diseases frequently affects the respiratory system. The wide varieties of clinical and radiographic presentations of parasitic diseases make the diagnosis of this entity challenging. Pulmonologists need to become familiar with the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiologic characteristics, and bronchoscopic findings to provide proper management in a timely fashion. This review provides a comprehensive view of both helminthic and protozoal parasitic diseases that affect the respiratory system, especially the airways.
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Ecosystem Change, Food Quality, Human Conflict/Displacement, Temperature, Water Quality
- Ecosystem Change, Food Quality, Human Conflict/Displacement, Temperature, Water Quality: Livestock/Game Pathogen
- Ecosystem Change, Food Quality, Human Conflict/Displacement, Temperature, Water Quality: Variability
- Ecosystem Change, Food Quality, Human Conflict/Displacement, Temperature, Water Quality: Marine/Freshwater Pathogen
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Tropical, Other Geographic Feature, Specify
- Tropical, Other Geographic Feature, Specify: sub-tropical
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Global or Unspecified Location
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Infectious Disease
- Infectious Disease: Foodborne Disease, Vectorborne Disease, Waterborne Disease
- Foodborne Disease, Vectorborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: Other Foodborne Disease, Specify, Helminthiases
- Other Foodborne Disease, Specify, Helminthiases: Toxoplasmosis; Trichinella
- Foodborne Disease, Vectorborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: Mosquito-borne Disease
- Mosquito-borne Disease: Dirofilariasis, Other Mosquito-borne Disease, Specify
- Dirofilariasis, Other Mosquito-borne Disease, Specify: Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Mosquito-borne Disease: Dirofilariasis, Other Mosquito-borne Disease, Specify
- Foodborne Disease, Vectorborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: Helminthiases, Schistosomiasis, Other Waterborne Disease, Specify
- Helminthiases, Schistosomiasis, Other Waterborne Disease, Specify: Rhinosporidiosis
- Foodborne Disease, Vectorborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: Other Foodborne Disease, Specify, Helminthiases
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Review Article
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Health Sector Influence