What is Clonorchiasis?

What is Clonorchiasis?

• Clonorchiasis: Infection with the Chinese liver fluke called Clonchorchis sinensis. Infection usually results from ingesting contaminated fish and crayfish. The infection primarily affects the liver as the flukes tend to occupy the biliary ducts of the liver. Recurring infections can cause more severe symptoms. Infection with this fluke is endemic in Asia but can occur occasionally in countries such as the US though the source of contamination is food from Asia.
• Clonorchiasis: Infection of the biliary passages with CLONORCHIS SINENSIS, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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Clonorchiasis: Introduction

How serious is Clonorchiasis?

Complications of Clonorchiasis: see complications of Clonorchiasis

What are the symptoms of Clonorchiasis?

Symptoms of Clonorchiasis: see symptoms of Clonorchiasis

Complications of Clonorchiasis: see complications of Clonorchiasis

Clonorchiasis: Testing

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Clonorchiasis.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Clonorchiasis: see treatments for Clonorchiasis

Name and Aliases of Clonorchiasis

Main name of condition: Clonorchiasis

Clonchorchis sinensis infection

Chinese liver fluke, Clonorchis sinensis, Oriental liver fluke disease Source - Diseases Database

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