👉 Tophus is a type of parasitic infection that can occur in various parts of the body, including the lungs. It is characterized by an enlarged and inflamed lung tissue known as a "tophus" or "lung nodules". Tophus is often caused by infections such as giardiasis (a parasite that affects the liver), trichinosis (a parasitic infection that can affect the stomach, intestines, and kidneys), or helminthiasis (