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Human illnesses caused by Opisthorchis felineus flukes, Italy.

Authors :
Armignacco O
Caterini L
Marucci G
Ferri F
Bernardini G
Natalini Raponi G
Ludovisi A
Bossù T
Gomez Morales MA
Pozio E
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2008 Dec; Vol. 14 (12), pp. 1902-5.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We report 2 outbreaks of Opisthorchis felineus infection caused by the consumption of tench filets (Tinca tinca) from a lake in Italy. Of the 22 infected persons, 10 (45.4%) were asymptomatic. When present, symptoms (fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and myalgias) were mild. Eosinophilia occurred in all infected persons.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
14
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19046516
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1412.080782