New insights from Opisthorchis felineus genome: update on genomics of the epidemiologically important liver flukes

Human Illnesses Caused by Opisthorchis felineus Flukes, Italy

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.

The liver fluke Opisthorchis felineus: biology, epidemiology and carcinogenic potential.

The liver fluke Opisthorchis felineus is a member of the triad of epidemiologically important liver fluke species belonging to the family Opisthorchiidae and the major agent causing opisthorchiasis over a vast territory, covering Russia, Kazakhstan and several European countries. The similarity between the diseases caused by O. felineus and other liver flukes, O. viverrini and Clonorchis sinens...

The Liver Flukes: Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis spp, and Metorchis spp

Endemicity of Opisthorchis viverrini Liver Flukes, Vietnam, 2011–2012

Technical Appendix Table 1. Prevalence and intensity of Opisthorchis viverrini fluke metacercariae in fish collected in several districts of Phu Yen province,Vietnam Fish species Collection site district/ commune Prevalence, % (No. infected/total no. examined) Infection intensity (metacercariae/fish) Type of water body Other zoonotic metacercaria infections* Crucian carp (Carasius auratus) *No ...

Complete Sequencing of the Mitochondrial Genome of Opisthorchis felineus, Causative Agent of Opisthorchiasis

Opisthorchis felineus, a hepatic trematode, is the causative agent of opisthorchiasis, a dangerous disease in both human beings and animals. Opisthorchiasis is widespread in Russia, especially Western Siberia. The purpose of the present study was to determine the complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of this flatworm. Two parallel methods were employed: (1) capillary electrophoresis to sequence t...