Opisthorchiasis overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Opisthorchiasis is a parasitic disease caused by species in the genus Opisthorchis (specifically, Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchis felineus).

Medical care and loss of wages caused by Opisthorchis viverrini in Laos and in Thailand costs about $120 million annually^[1] or $120 million per year can cost Northeast Thailand only.^[2]

Infection of Opisthorchis viverrini and of other liver flukes in Asia affect the poor and poorest people.^[3] Opisthorchiasis have received less attention in comparison of other diseases and it is a neglected disease in Asia.^[3]

Causes

Causes include trematodes (flukes) Opisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke) and O. felineus (cat liver fluke).

Diagnosis

Laboratory Findings

Diagnosis is based on microscopic identification of eggs in stool specimens. However, the eggs of Opisthorchis are practically indistinguishable from those of Clonorchis.

References

↑ Muller R. & Wakelin D. (2002). Worms and human disease. CABI. page 43-44.
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[Muller_2002-1] Muller R. & Wakelin D. (2002). Worms and human disease. CABI. page 43-44.

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