What is Clonorchis sinensis?
Clonorchis sinensis is a parasitic worm from Asia. Sometimes it refers to the common name "Oriental liver coincidence". It is one of the most common causes of parasitic infection around the world and affects residents and visitors in regions such as China, Tai -wan, Southeast Asia and Japan. If an infection with this parasite is identified by a doctor, it can be treated with antiparasitic drugs that kill worms and stop their life cycle in the body. The eggs are consumed by a snail and once inside the snail it hatches and matures. Fluke then produces from the snail to the water, where he can look for a new host. Freshwater fish are preferred hosts for parasites that plunge into the body before they encapsulate. This capsule is a critical part of the survival strategy.ully cooked, Flukes survive intact. Normally stomach juices kill Clonorchis sinensis , but due to capsules are parasites able to survive until the intestines reach. From there they enter the bile ducts of the liver and start the produceto forge eggs. People throw eggs in feces and some eggs go to the water supply to re -start the cycle.
People infected Clonorchis sinensis experience symptoms such as jaundice, fever, chills and stomach pain. Some people develop complications such as digestive problems and bile obstruction. The physician can diagnose Clonorchis sinensis by infection using a stool sample in which the eggs can be identified. Because the eggs of several parasites look similar, the doctor can also ask for a tissue sample to identify flukes in the liver.
Risk of Clonorchis sinensis can be significantly reduced by ensuring that all freshwater fish are thoroughly cooked. Numerous other parasites are inhabited by fish found in fresh water and even in areas where Clonorchis sinensis is rare, it is still a good idea to cook fish all the way. Sabling water fish areLess susceptible to parasitic infection and fans of Asian cuisine can note that meals made of raw or rare fish are made with types of salt water. It is also advisable to observe other preventive measures of hygiene, including hand washing and dishes after handling raw fish.