Clonorchiasis

Clonorchiasis is a disease caused by worms of the species Clonorchis sincnsis that inhabit the bile ducts. This infectious disease is especially common in the Far East; it is transmitted by eating poorly cooked, unsalted or poorly pickled river fish, in which the larvae of these parasites live. The main symptoms of the disease: fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, enlarged liver, loss of appetite, general exhaustion and, in very severe cases, cirrhosis of the liver and jaundice. No treatment has yet been found, although in some cases patients are helped by taking praziquantel.

Clonorchiasis: A disease caused by the worm Clonorchis sinensis.

Clonorchiasis, also known as clonorchiasis, is an infectious disease caused by the parasitic worm Clonorchis sinensis. These worms live in the bile ducts of humans and some other mammals. The disease is especially common in the Far East, especially in the regions of China, Korea, Vietnam and other countries of Northeast Asia.

Clonorchiasis is transmitted through the consumption of poorly cooked, unsalted or poorly pickled river fish, in which the larvae of the Clonorchis sinensis worm live. A person becomes infected when he eats such fish raw or undercooked. Worm larvae enter the liver and bile ducts, where they mature and develop into adult worms.

The main symptoms of clonorchiasis include fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, enlarged liver, loss of appetite and general exhaustion. In severe cases of the disease, liver cirrhosis and jaundice may develop. In addition, long-term infection with clonorchiasis can lead to the development of gallbladder cancer and liver cancer.

The diagnosis of clonorchiasis is usually based on clinical symptoms as well as the detection of worm eggs in the patient's feces. Treatment of clonorchiasis is complex and there is still no optimal treatment protocol. However, in some cases, the use of antihelminthic drugs such as praziquantel may be effective.

Prevention of clonorchiasis includes education and public awareness of safe methods for preparing fish, especially freshwater fish. It is recommended to thoroughly cook and heat the fish before eating to destroy the worm larvae. It is also important to practice good hygiene, including regularly washing your hands with soap and water before eating.

Overall, clonorchiasis is a serious infectious disease that can have serious health consequences. Regular education, preventative measures and timely seeking medical help can help prevent and control the spread of this disease.

Clonorchiasis (lat. Clonorchís sincínsis) is a parasitic disease caused by the Chinese fluke; occurring with predominant damage to the liver and gall bladder, less often the pancreas, intestines and muscles. It is found in countries where the traditional culinary culture consists of eating raw and lightly salted river fish. Patients with clonorchiasis pose a danger to others. The eggs of the parasite remain viable in the external environment for up to 5 days. Infection with parasites occurs as a result of eating infected fish - ruffe, burbot, ide, redfish.