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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 2/2008

01-03-2008

Intestinal parasitic infection

Authors: Mi-Suk Park, Ki Whang Kim, Hyun Kwon Ha, Dong Ho Lee

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 2/2008

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Abstract

In general, gastrointestinal tract is the primary involvement site of parasites during their life cycle. In this article, we will describe amebiasis, ascariasis, and anisakiasis among the many common intestinal parasitic diseases. We will review the epidemiology, life cycles, clinical manifestations and complications, and illustrate detailed imaging findings of intestinal parasites. Recognizing features of parasitic infection is important to establish an early diagnosis that leads to prompt treatment and helps avoid unnecessary surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Intestinal parasitic infection
Authors
Mi-Suk Park
Ki Whang Kim
Hyun Kwon Ha
Dong Ho Lee
Publication date
01-03-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-007-9324-z

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