title: Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis.
abstract: Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. Parasitic infections can affect lungs and present as a focal or diffuse lung diseases. High index of suspicion and detailed history are most important. We present a case of interstitial pneumonitis caused by parasite infestation, which was diagnosed on transbronchial lung biopsy.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pulmonology, Medical Research and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Department of Lung Care and Sleep Centre, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Parth
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pulmonology, Medical Research and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Department of Lung Care and Sleep Centre, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Arvind H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Kate
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pulmonology, Medical Research and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Department of Lung Care and Sleep Centre, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Nora
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nester
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, SRL Diagnostics Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Kamlakar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Patole
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pulmonology, Medical Research and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Joerg D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Leuppi
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pulmonology, Medical Research and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Department of Lung Care and Sleep Centre, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Prashant N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Chhajed
keywords: Interstitial pneumonitis; parasitic infestation; transbronchial lung biopsy