Echinoparyphium Koizumii

Echinoparyphium Koizumii (Echinoparyphium Koizumi) is a species of helminth from the family Echinostomatidae of the trematode class that causes human echinoparphyosis. The definitive hosts of echinoparaphyosis are birds, which become infected with parasites in the cecum, and intermediate hosts are mollusks of the genera Corbicula and Planorbis. This type of helminth is common in Japan and China.

Echinoparyphiosis is a disease that is caused by the parasitism of Echinoparyphium Koizumii in the human body. Symptoms of echinoparaphyosis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, fever, weakness and loss of appetite may occur. Infection with echinoparaphyosis can lead to serious consequences for human health, such as anemia, decreased immunity and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.

To prevent echinoparaphyosis, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene and eat only carefully processed food. It is also important to monitor your health and consult a doctor if symptoms of the disease appear.

Echinopariphyum Koizumi is a helminth from the class of trematodes, family Echinostomida.

E. koizumii has a round body shape measuring 97–116 mm. At the head end there are four deep bristles arranged crosswise. The mouth opening is equipped with two lips. On the sides of the body there are about 27 spicules of filiform papillae. There are no modified hooks. The digestive system consists mainly of the alimentary canal, which ends blindly, the process of the rectum and the ventral sucker. The excretory system includes the liver with a bile duct and three gonads. The abdominal muscles include the lateral denticles. There is also a large hepatic gland that also performs gonadal function. The life cycle begins with the development of the parasite in mollusks. The cercaria emerging from the eggs attacks ground birds, and the main host for the cercaria is the anteater. Cercaryophyllic turtles have evolved phylogenetically and are considered intermediate hosts for the described species. The worm then develops in the intestines of the flies. A person can become infected with this type of parasite by eating cooked or raw undercooked crustacean with this type of larva.