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J Trop Med Hyg
; 98(5): 316-8, 1995 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7563258
ABSTRACT
The cases of two Costa Rican children with pericarditis due to Paragonimus mexicanus are reported. Clinical, epidemiological and laboratory tests are consistent with the disease. Treatment with praziquantel and bitheonol was associated with clinical cure. A review of the literature and a suggested table of diagnostic criteria are included.