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Review
. 2013 Sep;58(3):231-58.
doi: 10.2478/s11686-013-0155-5. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

Global status of fish-borne zoonotic trematodiasis in humans

Nguyen Manh Hung  1 , Henry Madsen, Bernard Fried
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Review

Global status of fish-borne zoonotic trematodiasis in humans

Nguyen Manh Hung et al. Acta Parasitol. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Fishborne zoonotic trematodes (FZT), infecting humans and mammals worldwide, are reviewed and options for control discussed. Fifty nine species belonging to 4 families, i.e. Opisthorchiidae (12 species), Echinostomatidae (10 species), Heterophyidae (36 species) and Nanophyetidae (1 species) are listed. Some trematodes, which are highly pathogenic for humans such as Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, O. felineus are discussed in detail, i.e. infection status in humans in endemic areas, clinical aspects, symptoms and pathology of disease caused by these flukes. Other liver fluke species of the Opisthorchiidae are briefly mentioned with information about their infection rate and geographical distribution. Intestinal flukes are reviewed at the family level. We also present information on the first and second intermediate hosts as well as on reservoir hosts and on habits of human eating raw or undercooked fish.

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