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{{SI}} {{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Metagonimiasis | |||
| image = [[File:Metagonamiasis_Life_Cycle.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Life cycle of ''[[Metagonimus yokogawai]]'' | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| symptoms = [[Diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[fatigue]] | |||
| complications = [[Intestinal perforation]], [[myocarditis]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = Infection by ''[[Metagonimus yokogawai]]'' | |||
| risks = Consumption of raw or undercooked [[fish]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Stool examination]], [[serology]] | |||
| differential = | |||
| prevention = Proper cooking of fish | |||
| treatment = [[Praziquantel]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Endemic in parts of [[Asia]], including [[Korea]], [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[Taiwan]] | |||
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== '''Alternate names''' == | == '''Alternate names''' == | ||
Metagonimus yokogawai infection | Metagonimus yokogawai infection | ||
== '''Definition''' == | == '''Definition''' == | ||
Metagonimiasis is a disease caused by an intestinal [[trematode]], most commonly '''Metagonimus yokagawai'''. | Metagonimiasis is a disease caused by an intestinal [[trematode]], most commonly '''Metagonimus yokagawai'''. | ||
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== '''Causal Agents''' == | == '''Causal Agents''' == | ||
'''Metagonimus yokogawai''', a minute intestinal fluke (and the smallest human fluke). | '''Metagonimus yokogawai''', a minute intestinal fluke (and the smallest human fluke). | ||
== '''Epidemiology''' == | == '''Epidemiology''' == | ||
Mostly the Far East, as well as Siberia, Manchuria, the Balkan states, Israel, and Spain. | Mostly the Far East, as well as Siberia, Manchuria, the Balkan states, Israel, and Spain. | ||
== '''Signs and symptoms''' == | == '''Signs and symptoms''' == | ||
* The main symptoms are diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain. | * The main symptoms are diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain. | ||
* Migration of the eggs to extraintestinal sites (heart, brain) can occur, with resulting symptoms. | * Migration of the eggs to extraintestinal sites (heart, brain) can occur, with resulting symptoms. | ||
== '''Diagnosis''' == | == '''Diagnosis''' == | ||
* The diagnosis is based on the microscopic identification of eggs in the stool. | * The diagnosis is based on the microscopic identification of eggs in the stool. | ||
* However, the eggs are indistinguishable from those of Heterophyes heterophyes and resemble those of Clonorchis and Opisthorchis. | * However, the eggs are indistinguishable from those of Heterophyes heterophyes and resemble those of Clonorchis and Opisthorchis. | ||
* Specific diagnosis is based on identification of the adult fluke evacuated after antihelminthic therapy, or found at [[autopsy]]. | * Specific diagnosis is based on identification of the adult fluke evacuated after antihelminthic therapy, or found at [[autopsy]]. | ||
== '''Treatment''' == | == '''Treatment''' == | ||
* [[Praziquantel]] is recommended in both adult and pediatric cases with dosages of 75 mg/kg/d in 3 doses for 1 day. | * [[Praziquantel]] is recommended in both adult and pediatric cases with dosages of 75 mg/kg/d in 3 doses for 1 day. | ||
* Another possible drug option is [[Tetrachloroethylene]], a chlorinated hydrocarbon, but its use has been superseded by new antihelminthic drugs (like Praziquantel). | * Another possible drug option is [[Tetrachloroethylene]], a chlorinated hydrocarbon, but its use has been superseded by new antihelminthic drugs (like Praziquantel). | ||
[[Category:Helminthiases]] | [[Category:Helminthiases]] | ||
{{rarediseases}} | {{rarediseases}} | ||
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| Metagonimiasis | |
|---|---|
| File:Metagonamiasis Life Cycle.jpg | |
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue |
| Complications | Intestinal perforation, myocarditis |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Infection by Metagonimus yokogawai |
| Risks | Consumption of raw or undercooked fish |
| Diagnosis | Stool examination, serology |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | Proper cooking of fish |
| Treatment | Praziquantel |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Endemic in parts of Asia, including Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan |
| Deaths | N/A |
Alternate names[edit]
Metagonimus yokogawai infection
Definition[edit]
Metagonimiasis is a disease caused by an intestinal trematode, most commonly Metagonimus yokagawai.
Causal Agents[edit]
Metagonimus yokogawai, a minute intestinal fluke (and the smallest human fluke).
Epidemiology[edit]
Mostly the Far East, as well as Siberia, Manchuria, the Balkan states, Israel, and Spain.
Signs and symptoms[edit]
- The main symptoms are diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain.
- Migration of the eggs to extraintestinal sites (heart, brain) can occur, with resulting symptoms.
Diagnosis[edit]
- The diagnosis is based on the microscopic identification of eggs in the stool.
- However, the eggs are indistinguishable from those of Heterophyes heterophyes and resemble those of Clonorchis and Opisthorchis.
- Specific diagnosis is based on identification of the adult fluke evacuated after antihelminthic therapy, or found at autopsy.
Treatment[edit]
- Praziquantel is recommended in both adult and pediatric cases with dosages of 75 mg/kg/d in 3 doses for 1 day.
- Another possible drug option is Tetrachloroethylene, a chlorinated hydrocarbon, but its use has been superseded by new antihelminthic drugs (like Praziquantel).
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit]
Metagonimiasis is a rare disease.
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