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| name = Opisthorchiasis | |||
| image = [[File:Symptoms_of_Raw_fish_infection.svg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Symptoms of raw fish infection | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
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| pronunciation = | |||
| specialty = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[fatigue]], [[jaundice]] | |||
| complications = [[Cholangiocarcinoma]], [[bile duct obstruction]], [[liver cirrhosis]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Opisthorchis viverrini]], [[Opisthorchis felineus]] | |||
| risks = Consumption of raw or undercooked [[freshwater fish]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Stool examination]], [[serology]] | |||
| differential = | |||
| prevention = Avoiding raw or undercooked fish | |||
| treatment = [[Praziquantel]], [[albendazole]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = | |||
| frequency = Endemic in parts of [[Southeast Asia]] and [[Eastern Europe]] | |||
| deaths = | |||
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[[File:Incidence_of_CCA_and_O._viverrini_in_Thailand_from_1990–2001-french.svg|Incidence of CCA and O. viverrini in Thailand from 1990–2001|thumb|left]] | |||
'''Opisthorchiasis''' is a parasitic disease caused by species in the genus ''[[Opisthorchis]]''. Chronic infection may lead to severe [[liver disease]]. | '''Opisthorchiasis''' is a parasitic disease caused by species in the genus ''[[Opisthorchis]]''. Chronic infection may lead to severe [[liver disease]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Opisthorchiasis is caused by the trematodes ''[[Opisthorchis viverrini]]'' and ''[[Opisthorchis felineus]]''. Humans contract the disease by eating raw or undercooked fish containing the larvae of the parasite. | Opisthorchiasis is caused by the trematodes ''[[Opisthorchis viverrini]]'' and ''[[Opisthorchis felineus]]''. Humans contract the disease by eating raw or undercooked fish containing the larvae of the parasite. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of opisthorchiasis can range from mild to severe, and may include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], [[abdominal pain]], and [[jaundice]]. In severe cases, the disease can lead to [[cholangitis]], [[cholangiocarcinoma]], and [[liver cirrhosis]]. | The symptoms of opisthorchiasis can range from mild to severe, and may include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], [[abdominal pain]], and [[jaundice]]. In severe cases, the disease can lead to [[cholangitis]], [[cholangiocarcinoma]], and [[liver cirrhosis]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of opisthorchiasis is typically made by identifying the eggs of the parasite in a stool sample. Other diagnostic methods may include [[serology]] and [[imaging studies]]. | Diagnosis of opisthorchiasis is typically made by identifying the eggs of the parasite in a stool sample. Other diagnostic methods may include [[serology]] and [[imaging studies]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for opisthorchiasis typically involves the use of the antiparasitic drug [[praziquantel]]. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. | Treatment for opisthorchiasis typically involves the use of the antiparasitic drug [[praziquantel]]. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention of opisthorchiasis primarily involves avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked fish in areas where the disease is endemic. | Prevention of opisthorchiasis primarily involves avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked fish in areas where the disease is endemic. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Parasitic diseases]] | * [[Parasitic diseases]] | ||
* [[Liver disease]] | * [[Liver disease]] | ||
* [[Trematodes]] | * [[Trematodes]] | ||
[[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | [[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Liver diseases]] | [[Category:Liver diseases]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.who.int/health-topics/opisthorchiasis World Health Organization: Opisthorchiasis] | * [https://www.who.int/health-topics/opisthorchiasis World Health Organization: Opisthorchiasis] | ||
== Further reading == | == Further reading == | ||
* ''Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchiasis: The Complex Relationship Between Parasite and Host'' by Banchob Sripa | * ''Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchiasis: The Complex Relationship Between Parasite and Host'' by Banchob Sripa | ||
* ''Opisthorchiasis: An Overlooked Danger'' by Paul J. Brindley | * ''Opisthorchiasis: An Overlooked Danger'' by Paul J. Brindley | ||
{{Parasitic diseases}} | {{Parasitic diseases}} | ||
{{Liver diseases}} | {{Liver diseases}} | ||
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| Opisthorchiasis | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology, Infectious disease |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, jaundice |
| Complications | Cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct obstruction, liver cirrhosis |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Opisthorchis viverrini, Opisthorchis felineus |
| Risks | Consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater fish |
| Diagnosis | Stool examination, serology |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | Avoiding raw or undercooked fish |
| Treatment | Praziquantel, albendazole |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | Endemic in parts of Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe |
| Deaths | |
Opisthorchiasis is a parasitic disease caused by species in the genus Opisthorchis. Chronic infection may lead to severe liver disease.
Causes[edit]
Opisthorchiasis is caused by the trematodes Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchis felineus. Humans contract the disease by eating raw or undercooked fish containing the larvae of the parasite.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of opisthorchiasis can range from mild to severe, and may include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. In severe cases, the disease can lead to cholangitis, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver cirrhosis.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of opisthorchiasis is typically made by identifying the eggs of the parasite in a stool sample. Other diagnostic methods may include serology and imaging studies.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for opisthorchiasis typically involves the use of the antiparasitic drug praziquantel. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of opisthorchiasis primarily involves avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked fish in areas where the disease is endemic.
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
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External links[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchiasis: The Complex Relationship Between Parasite and Host by Banchob Sripa
- Opisthorchiasis: An Overlooked Danger by Paul J. Brindley
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