Paragonimus westermani

**Semantic type:** Animal

**Definition:** A species of parasitic flatworms in the family Troglotrematidae. The lifecycle of P. westermani involves freshwater snails as the first intermediate host, freshwater crustaceans as the second intermediate host, and humans or cats as the definitive host. Infestation causes paragonimiasis.

**Synonyms:** - Japanese Lung Fluke - Oriental Lung Fluke - PARAGONIMUS WESTERMANI