Public Health Implications of Paragonimiasis in Tuberculosis‐Endemic Settings: Lessons From the Province of Sorsogon, Philippines
PTB remains a dominant health concern in Sorsogon, yet paragonimiasis persists as a concealed mimic. The high positivity rate among suspected TB patients underscores the risk of underdiagnosis. Integrating paragonimiasis surveillance, diagnostics, and treatment into existing TB programs could reduce misdiagnosis and strengthen control strategies in co-endemic regions.
Authors
- Theo Prudencio Juhani Z. Capeding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6371-5137)
- Paolo C. Encarnacion (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7644-6266)
- Angela Maria B. Rempillo
- Diane Marie N. Toledo
- Edric Ian G. Vargas
- Vincente Y. Belizario
- Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero
Institutions
- Ateneo de Manila University (PH)
- University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (PH)
- Sorsogon State University (PH)
- Bicol University (PH)
- University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi (PH)
- University of the Philippines Manila (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.70074
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00