ABSTRACT
With or without involvement of the adjacent lung, pleural disease secondary to parasitic infections constitutes a significant percentage of pleural disorders in underdeveloped and developing countries, whereas it is uncommon in developed parts of the world since high standards of food preparation and waste disposal have rendered parasitic diseases uncommon. However, as global travel, transportation, and trade increase, it appears to be that the incidence of parasitic pleural disorders can increase in developed areas, too (1, 2).
