Pulmonary dirofilariasis: first reported case in Puerto Rico.
The first case of human pulmonary dirofilariasis in our country is reported. The etiopathogenesis and pathological findings of the zoonosis are discussed.
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Thoracic Surgery Service, Hospital Pavía, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
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D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010496:Pericardium / Q000473:pathology; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D011647:Puerto Rico