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ORPHA:658913Disease
What it is
A rare parasitic disease characterized by infection with various species of the trematode genus Paragonimus through ingestion of contaminated crabs or crayfish. Infection occurs primarily in the lungs and pleura of affected individuals, presenting with a pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis (including chest pain, cough, and hemoptysis). The parasite also frequently invades other organs, including the brain, spinal cord, and abdominal organs, and causes respective signs and symptoms.
Key facts
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Disease
ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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