Chlonorchis sinensis (liver fluke) Flashcards
1
Q
2nd causative agent
A
Chlonorchis sinensis
(liver fluke)
2
Q
disease
A
Chlonorchiasis
3
Q
transmission
A
Eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish containing the larvae
4
Q
pathogenic
A
Most infections are asymptomatic.
In patients with heavy worm burden, upper abdominal pain, anorexia and hepatomegaly occur.
5
Q
treatment
A
Praziquantel
6
Q
prevention
A
Adequate cooking of fish. Proper waste disposal
