Bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis: emerging disease or unsubstantiated legend?

The relationship between Lophomonas, a genus of multiflagellated protozoa, and respiratory pathology has recently received attention. Here, we summarize the origin, mode of transmission, pathogenic mechanism and relevant clinical data of bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Parasites & vectors 2014-06, Vol.7 (1), p.284-284, Article 284
Hauptverfasser:	Martínez-Girón, Rafael, van Woerden, Hugo Cornelis
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Antiprotozoal Agents - therapeutic use Bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis Cockroaches disease transmission emerging diseases Eukaryota - classification Humans Letter to the Editor Lophomonas blattarum Metronidazole - therapeutic use Parasitic Diseases - drug therapy Parasitic Diseases - parasitology Parasitic Diseases - pathology pathogenesis Protozoa respiratory tract diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases - parasitology
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Zusammenfassung:	The relationship between Lophomonas, a genus of multiflagellated protozoa, and respiratory pathology has recently received attention. Here, we summarize the origin, mode of transmission, pathogenic mechanism and relevant clinical data of bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis.
ISSN:	1756-3305 1756-3305
DOI:	10.1186/1756-3305-7-284