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Paragonimiasis is caused by lung flukes of the genus Paragonimus, of which P. westermani is the best described. Humans acquire paragonimiasis primarily by eating undercooked crabs or crayfish infested with the parasite.

Paragonimiasis Acquired in the United States

Paragonimiasis is caused by lung flukes of the genus Paragonimus, of which P. westermani is the best described. Humans acquire paragonimiasis primarily by eating undercooked crabs or crayfish infested with the parasite.