Abstract
1. 1. Paragonimiasis was encountered in the Philippine Islands among guerrillas hospitalized for observation of tuberculosis. Twelve cases were found among approximately 250 patients. 2. 2. Coexistent tuberculosis and paragonimiasis were established in four of the twelve cases reported. 3. 3. Paragonimiasis may simulate tuberculosis closely so that the former should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemoptysis in personnel who have been in endemic regions. 4. 4. Emetine hydrochloride relieved subjective symptoms of paragonimiasis promptly but it had only a slight effect on the pulmonary disorder as indicated by x-ray findings in the period of our observations. 5. 5. Paragonimiasis may produce serum protein changes and transiently positive serologic tests for syphilis. 6. 6. Treatment of this disease is still far from satisfactory and more efficient therapeutic agents are required.
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