Diseases
opisthorchiasis
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Overview
Opisthorchiasis is infection with Opisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke) or O. felineus (cat liver fluke), which are acquired by eating infected raw or undercooked fish that contains infectious metacercariae (encysted stage).
Symptoms
- indigestion
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea, or constipation.
Causes
- eating raw or undercooked fish from areas in asia and europe where the parasite is found
Risk factors
- age
- place of residence
- sanitary conditions
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- microscopic identification of parasite eggs in stool specimens
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is opisthorchiasis?
Opisthorchiasis is infection with Opisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke) or O. felineus (cat liver fluke), which are acquired by eating infected raw or undercooked fish that contains infectious metacercariae (encysted stage).
What are the symptoms of opisthorchiasis?
indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
What causes opisthorchiasis?
eating raw or undercooked fish from areas in asia and europe where the parasite is found
Which medicines are used for opisthorchiasis?
praziquantel
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