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== Diagnosis ==
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== Background ==
   
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=== Epidemiology ===
* Serology is mainstay of diagnosis, especially during acute phase
 
* Eventually can see eggs in stool, biliary system, or duodenal aspirate
 
   
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* Associated with ingestion of water plants, classically watercress
== Management ==
 
   
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== Clinical Manifestations ==
* [[Is treated by::Triclabendazole]] 10 mg/kg PO for 1-2 days
 
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* Acute: triad of fever, right upper quadrant pain, and high-grade eosinophilia
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* Chronic: largely asymptomatic
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==Diagnosis==
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*Serology is mainstay of diagnosis, especially during acute phase
 
*Eventually can see eggs in stool, biliary system, or duodenal aspirate
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==Management==
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*[[Is treated by::Triclabendazole]] 10 mg/kg PO for 1-2 days
   
 
[[Category:Trematodes]]
 
[[Category:Trematodes]]

Latest revision as of 15:26, 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