Clonorchis sinensis

• Common Name: Chinese liver fluke (Chinese carpenter)

  Causitive Agent: Clonorchiasis

  Laboratory Diagnosis: Stool examination and serological tests (Entero test, ELISA, Gel diffusion)

  Intermediate Host/s: 2nd IH = Fish

  Clinical manifestation:

  = Cholangiocarcinoma

  = Hepatocellular carcinoma

  Treatment:

  = Praziquantel (most effective)

  = Albendazole (Low cost)

  = Combination of two drugs (for light or less infection)