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==Background==
==Background==
* a.k.a. "southeast asian liver fluke" (endemic)
[[File:Opisthorchis LifeCycle.gif|thumb|Lifecycle of Opisthorchis.]]
* Trematode
*a.k.a. "southeast asian liver fluke" (endemic)
* Also within genus: opisthorchis felineus (Europe/Asia incl Russia)<ref name="CDC"> http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/opisthorchiasis/ </ref>
*Trematode
*Also within genus: opisthorchis felineus (Europe/Asia incl Russia) <ref name="CDC"> http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/opisthorchiasis/ </ref>


===Life Cycle===
===Life Cycle===
* Eggs pass in feces --> freshwater snail ingestion --> larval trematode embeds in fish skin/flesh --> Fish consumed raw --> duodenal cyst and subsequent biliary infection
*Eggs pass in feces freshwater snail ingestion larval trematode embeds in fish skin/flesh Fish consumed raw duodenal cyst and subsequent biliary infection
* Fluke count may effect clinical presentation (lower counts more asymptomatic)
*Fluke count may effect clinical presentation (lower counts more asymptomatic)


===Risk Factors===
===Risk Factors===
* Consumption of raw/undercooked fish
*Exposure to endemic areas (see above)
* Exposure to endemic areas (see above)
*Consumption of raw/undercooked fish


===Clinical significance===
===Clinical significance===
* Source of acute cholangitis
*May have acute infectious phase
* Chronic infection predisposes to cholangiocarcinoma
*Source of mild and moderate GI disease
*Chronic infection predisposes to cholangitis, cholcystitis, cholangiocarcinoma (rare)


==Clinical Presentation==
==Clinical Features==
*Mild: [[dyspepsia]], [[diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[constipation]]
*Moderate: [[hepatomegaly]], [[malnutrition]]
*<I>Felineus</I> species may have an acute phase: alike to [[schistosomiasis]] ([[fever]], facial edema, [[lymphadenopathy]], [[arthralgia]]s, [[rash]], and [[eosinophilia]]) and involvement may extend to pancreatic duct in chronic cases


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Helminth Types}}


==Management==  
==Evaluation==
* Praziquantel, 75mg/kg/day orally for 2 days (adults/pediatric) with meal<ref name="CDC" />
 
 
==Management==
*[[Praziquantel]], 75mg/kg/day orally for 2 days (adults/pediatric) with meal<ref name="CDC" />
or
or
* Albendazole, 10mg/kg/day orally for 7 days (adults/pediatric) with meal [non-FDA alternative]<ref name="CDC" />
*[[Albendazole]], 10mg/kg/day orally for 7 days (adults/pediatric) with meal [non-FDA alternative]<ref name="CDC" />


* Identical to treatment for Clonorchis <ref name = "CDC2"> http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/clonorchiasis/tx.html </ref>
*Identical to treatment for Clonorchis <ref name = "CDC2"> http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/clonorchiasis/tx.html </ref>
* In cases of clonorchis in China, Trebindamine 400 mg once has less side effects and equal efficacy (not available in U.S.) <ref name="IDC"> http://pusware.com/testpus/bug_Clonorchis.html</ref> <ref name = "Trebindamine">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23223597</ref>
*In cases of clonorchis in China, [[Trebindamine]] 400mg once has less side effects and equal efficacy (not available in U.S.) <ref name="IDC"> http://pusware.com/testpus/bug_Clonorchis.html</ref> <ref name = "Trebindamine">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23223597</ref>


==Diagnostic Evaluation==
==See Also==
*[[Helminth infections]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Tropical Medicine]]
[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:GI]]

Latest revision as of 22:19, 8 July 2021

Background

Lifecycle of Opisthorchis.
  • a.k.a. "southeast asian liver fluke" (endemic)
  • Trematode
  • Also within genus: opisthorchis felineus (Europe/Asia incl Russia) [1]

Life Cycle

  • Eggs pass in feces → freshwater snail ingestion → larval trematode embeds in fish skin/flesh → Fish consumed raw → duodenal cyst and subsequent biliary infection
  • Fluke count may effect clinical presentation (lower counts more asymptomatic)

Risk Factors

  • Exposure to endemic areas (see above)
  • Consumption of raw/undercooked fish

Clinical significance

  • May have acute infectious phase
  • Source of mild and moderate GI disease
  • Chronic infection predisposes to cholangitis, cholcystitis, cholangiocarcinoma (rare)

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Helminth infections

Cestodes (Tapeworms)

Trematodes (Flukes)

Nematodes (Roundworms)

Evaluation

Management

  • Praziquantel, 75mg/kg/day orally for 2 days (adults/pediatric) with meal[1]

or

  • Albendazole, 10mg/kg/day orally for 7 days (adults/pediatric) with meal [non-FDA alternative][1]
  • Identical to treatment for Clonorchis [2]
  • In cases of clonorchis in China, Trebindamine 400mg once has less side effects and equal efficacy (not available in U.S.) [3] [4]

See Also

References