Diseases
clonorchiasis
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Overview
Clonorchiasis, or Chinese liver fluke disease, is a foodborne trematodiase infection caused by trematode worms (also called flukes). It is caused by infection with Clonorchis sinensis. Adult C. sinensis flukes may measure up to 20 mm x 5 mm.
Symptoms
- indigestion
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- constipation
Causes
- the trematode clonorchis sinensis (chinese or oriental liver fluke) is an important foodborne pathogen and cause of liver disease in asia. this appears to be the only species in the genus involved in human infection.
Risk factors
- people become infected by eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish
Diagnosis
- signs and symptoms
- stool studies.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is clonorchiasis?
Clonorchiasis, or Chinese liver fluke disease, is a foodborne trematodiase infection caused by trematode worms (also called flukes). It is caused by infection with Clonorchis sinensis. Adult C. sinensis flukes may measure up to 20 mm x 5 mm.
What are the symptoms of clonorchiasis?
indigestion, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation
What causes clonorchiasis?
the trematode clonorchis sinensis (chinese or oriental liver fluke) is an important foodborne pathogen and cause of liver disease in asia. this appears to be the only species in the genus involved in human infection.
Which medicines are used for clonorchiasis?
praziquantel
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