Abstract
The main trematode infections comprise of Schistosoma spp, liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis, Fasciola gigantica, Fasciola hepatica, Opisthorchis felineus, and Opisthorchis viverrini), lung flukes (Paragonimus spp), and intestinal flukes (e.g., Echinostoma spp, Fasciolopsis buski, and the heterophyids). Clonorchis, Opisthorchis, Fasciola, and Paragonimus are foodborne trematodes, whereas Schistosoma is transmitted by contact with contaminated water. More than 1.5 billion people are at risk for these infections. Each infection has a specific geographic distribution and affects certain organs. Management and treatment depend on the species. Trematode infections are a major public health concern, with enormous worldwide economic impact.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Goldman-Cecil Medicine, 27th Edition |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-2 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 2163-2168.e1 |
| Volume | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323930383 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323930390 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Clonorchis sinensis
- Echinostoma
- Fasciola gigantica
- Fasciola hepatica
- Fasciolopsis buski
- heterophyids
- intestinal flukes
- liver flukes
- lung flukes
- Opisthorchis felineus
- Opisthorchis viverrini
- Paragonimus
- Schistosoma
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