Woman Develops Rare Parasitic Lung Infection After Eating Raw Frogs

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Woman Develops Rare Parasitic Lung Infection After Eating Raw Frogs
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A woman in Shanghai developed a rare parasitic lung infection caused by eating raw frogs, which was diagnosed as sparganosis through blood tests and confirmed by dissecting a frog from her region. She was successfully treated with praziquantel, highlighting the risks of consuming raw or undercooked animals.

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