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Opisthorchiasis

A foodborne infection caused by parasitic worms in raw fish.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging always required
  • Spreads through contaminated food or water
  • Medium-term: resolves within months
Opisthorchiasis occurs mainly in Southeast Asia and spreads through eating infected raw fish.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
Treatment includes medications such as praziquantel and albendazole.
Extremely rare: Fewer than 1,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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