Other fluke infections (B66)
Clinical Information
Clonorchiasis - Infection of the biliary passages with CLONORCHIS SINENSIS, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Clonorchis sinensis - A species of trematode flukes of the family Opisthorchidae. Many authorities consider this genus belonging to Opisthorchis. It is common in China and other Asiatic countries. Snails and fish are the intermediate hosts.
Dicrocoeliasis - Infection with flukes of the genus Dicrocoelium.
Echinostomiasis - Infection by flukes of the genus Echinostoma.
Fascioliasis - Liver disease caused by infections with parasitic flukes of the genus FASCIOLA, such as FASCIOLA HEPATICA.
Opisthorchiasis - Infection with flukes of the genus Opisthorchis.
Paragonimiasis - Infection with TREMATODA of the genus PARAGONIMUS.