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== Diagnosis ==
== Background ==


=== Epidemiology ===
* Serology is mainstay of diagnosis, especially during acute phase
* Eventually can see eggs in stool, biliary system, or duodenal aspirate


* Associated with ingestion of water plants, classically watercress
== Management ==


== Clinical Manifestations ==
* [[Is treated by::Triclabendazole]] 10 mg/kg PO for 1-2 days

* Acute: triad of fever, right upper quadrant pain, and high-grade eosinophilia
* Chronic: largely asymptomatic

==Diagnosis==

*Serology is mainstay of diagnosis, especially during acute phase
*Eventually can see eggs in stool, biliary system, or duodenal aspirate

==Management==

*[[Is treated by::Triclabendazole]] 10 mg/kg PO for 1-2 days


[[Category:Trematodes]]
[[Category:Trematodes]]

Latest revision as of 19:26, 28 August 2020


Background

Epidemiology

  • Associated with ingestion of water plants, classically watercress

Clinical Manifestations

  • Acute: triad of fever, right upper quadrant pain, and high-grade eosinophilia
  • Chronic: largely asymptomatic

Diagnosis

  • Serology is mainstay of diagnosis, especially during acute phase
  • Eventually can see eggs in stool, biliary system, or duodenal aspirate

Management