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Paragonimiasis: A continuing public health problem in northeast India

Authors: Takhellambam Shantikumar Singh,Khuraijam Ranjana Devi,Khumanthem Ratankumar,Shakti Laishram,Thangjam Dhabali,Sunanda Haorongbam
Journal: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Publish date: 2025-5
ISSN: 0255-0857 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.100866
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With an average of ~2.5 cases per year across multiple districts, this is epidemiologically negligible. The claim of a “public health problem” without incidence rates, population denominators, or community-based screening is unsubstantiated. The study likely suffers from severe underdiagnosis or selection bias; yet the authors treat it as representative. Where is the evidence of ongoing transmission or burden?

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