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Opisthorchiasis overview
Introduction
Overview
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
Causes include trematodes (flukes) Opisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke) and O. felineus (cat liver fluke).
Diagnosis
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
References
- ↑ Muller R. & Wakelin D. (2002). Worms and human disease. CABI. page 43-44.
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