Acquired
from eating infected crabs or crayfish. Flukes migrate from
intestine into lungs and other organs. The adult worm matures
and produces eggs after 6 weeks, which are coughed up.Particularly
risky foods include 'drunken crabs' - crabs that are immersed
in rice wine before eaten or raw, pickled, or undercooked fresh
water crustaceans.
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Symptoms include mild cough, fever and blood stained sputum. Later night sweats
and chest pain develop. Medication is effective although surgery is sometimes
needed.
