Clonorchiasis
Clonorchiasis (pronounced: klo-nor-kye-a-sis) is a parasitic disease caused by the Chinese liver fluke, Clonorchis sinensis. It is a type of trematodiasis, which refers to diseases caused by trematodes or flukes.
Etymology
The term "Clonorchiasis" is derived from the Greek words "klonos" (meaning turmoil) and "orchis" (meaning testicle), referring to the shape of the fluke. The term "sinensis" is Latin for "from China", indicating the geographical origin of the parasite.
Causes
Clonorchiasis is caused by the ingestion of raw or undercooked freshwater fish contaminated with the larvae of Clonorchis sinensis. The larvae then mature into adult flukes in the bile ducts of the liver.
Symptoms
The symptoms of clonorchiasis can range from mild to severe, and may include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and jaundice. In severe cases, it can lead to cholangitis, cirrhosis, and even cholangiocarcinoma.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of clonorchiasis is typically made through the identification of Clonorchis sinensis eggs in stool samples. Other diagnostic methods may include serological tests and imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scan.
Treatment
Treatment for clonorchiasis usually involves the use of antiparasitic drugs such as praziquantel or albendazole. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Prevention
Prevention of clonorchisiasis primarily involves proper cooking of freshwater fish and good sanitation practices to prevent contamination of water sources.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clonorchiasis
- Wikipedia's article - Clonorchiasis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski