Opisthorchiasis
Definition:
Opisthorchiasis comprises diverse clinical symptoms caused by infections with Opisthorchis felineus or Opisthorchis viverrini liver flukes, which are transmitted by eating infected raw or undercooked fish and other aquatic products.
References:
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[1]. Banchob Sripa, et al. Opisthorchiasis and Opisthorchis-associated cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand and Laos. Acta Trop. 2011 Sep;120 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S158-68. [Content Brief]
[2]. Herman F Wunderink, et al. Foodborne trematodiasis and Opisthorchis felineus acquired in Italy. Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Jan;20(1):154-5. [Content Brief]
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