Trematodes (flukes) Flashcards
1
Q
Schistosoma
A
Snails as host
Liver and spleen granulomas, fibrosis, inflammation
squamous cell carcinoma of bladder
Praziquantel
2
Q
Clonorchis sinensis
A
Undercooked fish
Biliary tract inflammation: pigmented gallstones
Cholangiocarcinoma
Praziquantel
3
Q
Paragnoimus westermani
A
Undercooked crab meat
Lung inflammation and secondary bacterial infection, hemoptysis
Praziquantel