Clonorchis sinensis, acquired from consuming raw fish, can cause inflammation of the biliary tract and cholangiosarcoma; it is treated with Praziquantel.
Clonorchis sinensis, a fluke from uncooked fish, causes biliary tract inflammation and cholangiosarcoma. Treatment is Praziquantal.
| Front | Identify the parasite below What is its source? What are (2) manifestations? What is the treatment? |
|---|---|
| Back | Source ↓ Uncooked fish Manifestations ↓ Biliary tract inflammation Cholangiosarcoma Tx ↓ Praziquantal |
Tags: microbiology
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