Opisthorchiasis

Opisthorchiasis is a parasitic trematode Opisthorchis viverrini infection and filineus Opisthorchis, flattened and elongated shaped leaves. These parasites lodge in the bile ducts of humans and animals. Eggs are eliminated with feces outside, hanging out with the bile into the small and large intestine. Humans infected with Opisthorchis eating raw or undercooked contaminated with larvae of this parasite. Symptoms include general weakness, epigastric and abdominal pain. In extreme cases, patients may develop cirrhosis of the liver. Treatment involves the administration of chloroquine or praziquantel.