Shape and Size

Eggs measure 19-29 um long by 12-17 um wide. adults measure from 7-12 mm in length.

Genome Information

whole genome not resolved

Food Source

raw freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Pathological Factor

may affect the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder. If not treated in the early stages, opisthorchiasis may cause cirrhosis of the liver and increased risk of liver cancer, but may be asymptomatic in children.

Disease

Opisthorchiasis

Symptoms

diarrhea, abdominal pain, and splenomegaly. Extreme cases can lead to fever, acute pain and enlarged and palpable liver and gallbladder, jaundice, tachycardia, weight loss, and eosinophilia.

Affected Body Organs

bile duct