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Chest X-ray and computed tomography images. (A) Chest images of the patient at the initial visit showing the presence of airspace consolidation in the left lung. (B) Chest images 4 months after the initial visit showing right pneumothorax (arrows). (C) Last chest image after improvement of pneumothorax.
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Computed tomography scan of the chest revealed airspace consolidation in the peripheral region of the upper lobe of his left lung (Figure 1A). Eosinophil levels in his peripheral blood reascended, chest pain recurred intermittently, and right pneumothorax was observed again (Figure 1B). There was no recurrence of pneumothorax (Figure 1C).
Antibody titer of Paragonimus westermani. Column chart showing microplate enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analyses of Paragonimus westermani antibodies, indicating a high antibody titer at diagnosis and a decreased titer after praziquantel treatment.
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The value of the serological test for P. westermani was increased according to microplate enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays as reported previously (Figure 2). The serological test 3 months after praziquantel administration revealed lower values (Figure 2).