Trematodes (flukes) Flashcards

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Schistosoma

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Snails as host

Liver and spleen granulomas, fibrosis, inflammation
squamous cell carcinoma of bladder

Praziquantel

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Clonorchis sinensis

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Undercooked fish

Biliary tract inflammation: pigmented gallstones
Cholangiocarcinoma

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Paragnoimus westermani

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Undercooked crab meat

Lung inflammation and secondary bacterial infection, hemoptysis

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