抄録
Prior to describing the paragonimiasis diagnosis and treatment, the epidemiology of the paragonimiasis patients in Miyazaki prefecture has been briefly referred to. That is, the number of patients, in 1955, rapidly attained the summit. Since then the number of patients is gradually decreasing. Upon comparing the intracutaneous reaction between V. B. S. and P. P. T., the latter is more peculiar and sensitive. As to the X-Ray patterns, the majority of which is cavity type with infiltrative and tubercular types following. Furthermore, the extent of the shadow and the length of the inside diameter of the cavity is not so large as that of tuberculosis; thus, the extent is also the valuable point of diagnosis. The phase of the treatment concerning this disease has changed entirely, since the advent of Bitin, and in the case of Bitin, the absorption and vanishment of the shadow is extremely conspicious and rapid, as compared with Emetin. Of the reaction of Bitin, urticaria is estimated as 68%, appearing, mainly on exposed parts. However, the reaction can be prevented by combining ant-histamin and proper medication. There has been no instance of relapse.
